Jasin OCPD Deputy Supt Arshad Abu not only the 69-year-old victim was hit mercilessly by the 24-year-old suspect.DSP Arshad said in the incident, which occurred at around 6am on July 15, the victim was at home when the eight-month-old girl started crying.
He explained that at the time, the victim was answering the call of nature and could not attend to the child immediately.DSP Arshad said the victim, a school canteen worker, passed out when she was hit.He said that the suspect is unemployed and the victim was supporting him with her RM250 monthly salary.
DSP Arshad said the Jasin Hospital referred the victim to the Melaka Hospital to be checked by an eye specialist, adding that she was at risk of losing her eyesight due to the seriousness of her injuries.He said the man had two previous criminal records for drug abuse. "He also tested positive for drugs when we screened him," he said, adding that the case is being probed under Section 325 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.