KOTA BHARU, 3 May - A father has been remanded for seven days for allegedly stabbing his 11-year-old child in Kampung Banggol Che Dol, Pasir Mas, yesterday.

The 47-year-old suspect, who is also a teacher, has been remanded starting today until 9 May.

Magistrate Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri issued the remand order against the suspect to assist in the investigation under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.

Earlier, the suspect arrived at the Kota Bharu Court Complex in lock-up attire at 8.40 am.

Yesterday, the media reported that the boy sustained injuries after allegedly being stabbed in the chest and abdomen by his father.

The suspect is believed to suffer from mental health issues and has been receiving psychiatric treatment since 2008.

Pasir Mas district police chief ACP Kama Azural Mohamed said police arrested the suspect at his house in Kampung Banggol Che Dol yesterday.

He said the incident is believed to have been caused by a domestic crisis, as the suspect is undergoing divorce proceedings with his wife for the third time.