MARAN - Two brothers were injured when they were splashed with acidic liquid by their neighbour in Felda Kesumba Jengka 9, here.
Maran OCPD Deputy Supt Ahmad Johari Shahabudin said Shafiq Haikal Mat Safar Zaidi, 13, and his brother Shafiq Aiman, 10, were riding a bicycle to their friend's house for a group study at 8.30pm on Wednesday.
Suddenly, a man approached them and splashed liquid believed to be latex acid on them.
Both victims suffered injuries on their face, eyes and parts of their body.
“Shafiq Haikal suffered serious burns on his body and left cheek, while Shafiq Aiman suffered injuries on his face and eyes.
“Both were sent to Jengka Hospital before they were transferred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital,'' he added.
DSP Ahmad Johari said a suspect who is in his 30s was detained under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing hurt.
The victims' aunt Zafrida Che Sam said she did not know the motive for the attack
