Ampang Jaya district police chief Azam Ismail said the suspect, who is on the run, had slashed the victim’s car tyres and smashed her windscreen while she was still in the car.

“The victim then ran out of the car only for the suspect to chase her and assault her with a sharp object,” he said in a statement.

The woman was sent to Hospital Ampang for treatment after sustaining injuries to her stomach and left hand, Azam said.

He said the suspect was believed to have attacked the victim when she wanted to end their relationship. She had met the man three months ago.

“We have identified the suspect and are in the midst of tracking him down.”

He said the case was being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon.