KUCHING, July 20 -- An elderly man was apprehended earlier this morning for allegedly throwing a rock at a car's windscreen along Jalan Central Timur here, said Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng.

According to him, the suspect was detained with the help of nearby joggers and a dog before police arrived at the scene.

He added that the suspect is now in police custody.

With similar cases reported in Kuching, Wee expressed concern over what he described as 'a deeper societal issue' that requires thoughtful attention.

"From our observations, the individual involved may be suffering from a mental health condition, but this will need to be thoroughly investigated," he told reporters.

While praising the relevant agencies for their effor...