IPOH, Nov 17 (Bernama) — Hotel workers and members of the public apprehended a man who slashed the throat of a woman in a botched robbery at a hotel in Jalan Pasar, Teluk Intan, about 100km from here last night, police said.

Hilir Perak OCPD ACP Goh Kok Liang said the women in her 50s was alone in her hotel room when a man in his 20s came knocking on her door at 7.50pm.

The suspect stormed into the room when she opened the door, pointed a knife at her and told her to hand over her belongings.

A struggle ensued and when the woman shouted for help, he slashed her throat and fled, he said.

However, hotel workers and members of the public gave chase, apprehended him and handed him over to the police.

The victim was sent to Teluk Intan Hospital and received 15 stitches. Her condition is reported to be stable.

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Meanwhile, a man drowned after falling into the water while casting a net at the swamp area in Ladang Pondok Tanjung Balai, Kamunting, Taiping today.

Taiping OCPD ACP Yusof Mohd Diah said the victim, Nam Nai Phat, 48, went to the swamp area with a friend at 11am and went their own ways after reaching the place.

An hour later, his friend tried to look for him but was nowhere to be seen.

He later reported the matter to the police who launched a search operation together with Fire and Rescue Department personnel.

Nam Pai Phat”s body was found at about 2.30pm.