Bitten in the line of duty

A cop was bitten by a married couple who tried to make a getaway after being stopped for suspected drunk driving last night.

In the incident at Jalan Matang Baru here, the couple, both in their 40s, were travelling in a Perodua Kancil car with the wife behind the wheel when they were stopped at a police road block.

In a statement, Kuching police chief, ACP Abang Ahmad Abang Julai said an argument ensued between the husband and a police officer when the latter was checking the couple’s car boot.

At this point, the husband tried to snatch the cop’s firearm, but the cop – a lance corporal – manage to hold the suspect down.

While the suspect was being arrested, his wife then approached them and suddenly unbuttoned her blouse, exposing her bra and challenged the cop to seize her.

Both suspects then tried to get away by biting the cop on his arm, but they were soon overpowered when a female cop came to help.

It was later revealed that the suspects, who reside in Taman Palma Indah in Jalan Matang, did not have permanent jobs.

The duo have been remanded for four days from today to facilitate police investigations.

The case is being probed under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant’s duty.