Woman beats would-be armed robber to death

MEDAN: A woman beat an armed robber to death early on Sunday morning at the North Sumatra Administrative Housing Complex in Medan.

Deli Tua Police chief Adj. Comr. Yoris Marzuki, said the robber, identified as Budi Santoso, 40, and his accomplice, who were armed with guns, tried to snatch a bracelet off the wrist of the victim, who is a martial arts instructor.

"The victim fought and beat Budi to death, while the other accomplice managed to escape," Yoris said, not disclosing the name of the victim.

He said residents found Budi lying dead on the ground. - JP