From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
Teen livestreamed alleged axe attack on Kuching teacher
16-year-old student livestreamed axe attack on Kuching school teacher.
In brief
16-year-old student livestreamed axe attack on Kuching school teacher. A 16-year-old student allegedly attacked a female teacher at an international school in Kuching, livestreaming the incident on social media. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Alleged attack on teacher
A 16-year-old student allegedly attacked a female teacher at an international school in Kuching, livestreaming the incident on social media.
Video confirmed by police
Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the video circulating on social media was related to the incident.
Video removed by authorities
The video, removed by authorities, showed the student with a lighter and axe, leading to concerns about school safety.
Student's actions in video
The student appeared to take items including a lighter and an axe from his schoolbag while inside a school toilet.
Livestream footage details
The 12-minute and six-second video showed the student running towards a classroom where the alleged attack occurred.
Injuries and investigation
The victim reportedly suffered hand injuries, and police are investigating under Section 324 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1) of the Explosives Act 1957.
Public warning
Police urged the public against spreading unverified information to respect the investigation process and protect those involved.
The key point
A 16-year-old student allegedly attacked a female teacher at an international school in Kuching, livestreaming the incident on social media.
