The Police have arrested four men, aged between 36 and 40, for their suspected involvement in a case of Rioting at Smith Street Hawker Centre.
On 9 May 2017 at about 10:40 pm, Police received a report of a fight and established that two victims were having drinks when they were attacked by a group of assailants using beer bottles. After the attack, the assailants fled the scene. Following the report, extensive enquires were conducted by officers from Central Police Division and the identities of four suspects were established. The men were subsequently arrested on 12 May 2017. Police investigations are ongoing to trace the remaining suspects who are involved in the case.
The four suspects will be charged in Court on 13 May 2017 with the offence of Rioting punishable under Section 147 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, they may face a jail term of up to seven years and may also punished with caning.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
12 May 2017 @ 10:30 PM