The Police have arrested seven men, aged between 17 and 28, in connection to the case of rioting armed with deadly weapons on 25 July 2018.
On 25 July 2018 at 2.21pm, the Police were alerted to a case of a man who was allegedly slashed in an attack by a group of men along 202 Serangoon Road. The 27-year-old male victim was conscious when conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Through investigative probes and ground enquiries, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department and Central Police Division established the identities of the seven men believed to be involved in the incident. The officers subsequently arrested all the suspects in the vicinity of Corporation Road and Sin Ming Industrial Estate, within 18 hours of the report lodged. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident is believed to have arisen from a personal feud.
Five of the suspects, aged between 17 and 28, will be charged in court on 27 July 2018 with the offence of rioting armed with deadly weapons under Section 148 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, they shall face an imprisonment term which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to caning. Investigations against the two remaining suspects are still ongoing.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation & Intelligence) concurrent Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Florence Chua said, “I would like to commend all the officers who had worked tirelessly round the clock to solve this case within 18 hours. Our officers displayed perseverance and tenacity in their investigation probes, coupled with extensive ground work, to successfully arrest all of the suspects. The Police are committed to keep Singapore safe and we will spare no effort to track down offenders to ensure that they are brought swiftly to justice and face the full brunt of the law.”
On 25 July 2018 at 2.21pm, the Police were alerted to a case of a man who was allegedly slashed in an attack by a group of men along 202 Serangoon Road. The 27-year-old male victim was conscious when conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Through investigative probes and ground enquiries, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department and Central Police Division established the identities of the seven men believed to be involved in the incident. The officers subsequently arrested all the suspects in the vicinity of Corporation Road and Sin Ming Industrial Estate, within 18 hours of the report lodged. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident is believed to have arisen from a personal feud.
Five of the suspects, aged between 17 and 28, will be charged in court on 27 July 2018 with the offence of rioting armed with deadly weapons under Section 148 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, they shall face an imprisonment term which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to caning. Investigations against the two remaining suspects are still ongoing.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation & Intelligence) concurrent Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Florence Chua said, “I would like to commend all the officers who had worked tirelessly round the clock to solve this case within 18 hours. Our officers displayed perseverance and tenacity in their investigation probes, coupled with extensive ground work, to successfully arrest all of the suspects. The Police are committed to keep Singapore safe and we will spare no effort to track down offenders to ensure that they are brought swiftly to justice and face the full brunt of the law.”
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 July 2018 @ 11:00 PM
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 July 2018 @ 11:00 PM