TAWAU, June 29 -- Police arrested a man for allegedly beating and threatening his wife with sharp weapons at a residence here on Saturday.

Tawau District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said police had a received a report on the incident from the victim.

Jasmin said the incident was believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding between the couple.

"The victim, who was worried about her safety, lodged a police report.

"She was also apparently threatened with an axe and a knife and received verbal threats from the suspect," he said in a statement.

Acting on the report, a team of police officers tracked the suspect down near Kampung Haji Matahir.

He said the 44-year-old tried to escape when he noticed the police bu...