A MAN believed to be a foreign national, who allegedly attacked enforcement personnel with a machete in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, died after being shot by police during an attempt to arrest him last night.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said officers tracked down the suspect near a playground close to the apartment where the initial attack occurred, between 7.30pm and 8pm.

However, the suspect allegedly turned aggressive and launched another machete attack when police moved in to apprehend him, prompting officers to discharge their firearms in an effort to protect themselves and bring him under control.

Shazeli said several shots were fired, injuring the suspect. Police subsequently attempted to rush him to hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at Selayang Hospital.