Police arrest suspect in Tanjung Priok machete attack

The Criminal Investigation Unit of Tanjung Priok Police arrested a suspect in a machete attack that occurred on Jalan Bugis, directly in front of a coffee shop in Kebon Bawang Urban Village, Tanjung Priok District, North Jakarta, in the early hours of Thursday (27/8).

“The suspect, identified as A, was found to have attacked the victim, identified as AH (49), a resident of Jalan Swadaya, Kebon Bawang, Tanjung Priok. The incident occurred on Thursday (27/8) at 02.00 WIB,” said Tanjung Priok Police Criminal Investigation Unit Head AKP Handam Samudro in Jakarta on Friday.

He said the suspect was arrested at the scene by the Quick Reaction Team of the Tanjung Priok Police Criminal Investigation Unit.

According to him, based on the investigation results, the machete attack was triggered by a dispute over parking space at the location.

“The motive for the assault was a dispute over parking space at Kopi Kenangan, Jalan Bugis, Kebon Bawang,” said Handam.

At the scene, officers found the victim with wounds caused by a sharp object on his waist and palm.

Upon seeing members of the Tanjung Priok Police, the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended by police officers.

“The suspect and evidence have been taken to Tanjung Priok Police for further investigation,” Handam stated.

Meanwhile, the victim AH, who sustained injuries, was immediately taken to the nearest hospital and directed to file a police report.