Man slashes father during quarrel

SIBU, Malaysia - As the quarrel grew heated, an enraged man grabbed a knife from the kitchen and slashed his 51-year-old father.

Worse, the slashing was witnessed by the horrified mother in the 7.30am incident yesterday.

The father sustained a 2cm cut on his abdomen.

It was learned that both are construction workers at Jalan Trusan. The 22-year-old suspect was later arrested by the police.

It was believed the young man was often berated by the father.

The father has been hospitalised. Police seized a 21cm knife from the suspect.