# Man with 33 criminal records arrested after glue tin attack

> A 40-year-old suspect with 33 criminal and drug records admitted attacking a 70-year-old man with glue tin in Segamat.
- Title: Man with 33 criminal records arrested after glue tin attack
- Summary: A 40-year-old suspect with 33 criminal and drug records admitted attacking a 70-year-old man with glue tin in Segamat. A 40-year-old man admitted to…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/16/man-with-33-criminal-drug-records-arrested-over-glue-tin-attack-on-elderly-man-in-segamat/239295
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-16T10:47:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, segamat, glue tin, criminal records, elderly man, arrested, malay mail, news, world
## Glue tin attack in Segamat
A 70-year-old man sustained a forehead injury after allegedly being struck with a glue tin by a suspect outside a business in Jalan Mohd Yusof, Segamat.
## Suspect admitted involvement
The suspect admitted to the incident during police questioning after being arrested for allegedly assaulting the elderly man with a glue tin.
## 33 criminal records found
Police confirmed the suspect had 33 prior criminal and narcotics offences, with a negative drug test result.
## Incident details
The altercation occurred after the elderly man reprimanded the suspect for allegedly making a commotion outside the business premises.
## Suspect's condition
The suspect was believed to have been intoxicated at the time of the incident and fled the scene after hitting the victim.
## Case under investigation
Police are investigating the incident under Section 324 of the Penal Code and will apply for a remand order at Segamat Magistrate’s Court today.
## Key takeaway

A 40-year-old man admitted to assaulting a 70-year-old with a glue tin after being reprimanded, having 33 prior criminal and drug records.