A man seen walking naked along Jalan Lebuh Bukit Jambul in Bayan Lepas, Penang, last week has been referred to the psychiatric ward at Penang Hospital by police.
Timur Laut deputy police chief Lee Swee Sake said a report on the incident was lodged on Thursday morning. Policemen and paramedics were deployed to attend to the man, who was reportedly mentally unsound.
The naked man was found in the middle of the road and detained with the help of paramedics. He was then taken to Penang Hospital, escorted by police personnel.
Efforts to identify the man
“Since the man did not have any identification documents, the police and hospital are working to identify him and track his next of kin,” Lee said in a statement.
This incident highlights the need for prompt intervention when members of the public display signs of mental distress in public spaces.
