The Police have arrested a 48-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.
On 21 November 2019 at about 9.39 pm, the Police received a report that a 19-year-old woman had been molested by a man while on board a train at Sixth Avenue MRT station.
The man was detained at King Albert Park MRT station with the assistance of a passer-by and was subsequently arrested upon the arrival of police officers.
Investigations are ongoing. The offence of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, carries a jail term of up to 2 years, or with fine or with caning, or with combination of such punishments.
When taking public transport, members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Be alert and attentive to your surroundings. Where possible, move away if someone stands or sits exceptionally close to you; and
- If you are molested, seek help immediately from those around you. Take note of the prominent features and attire of the suspect as well as the direction in which he or she went. Call ‘999’ as soon as possible to increase the chances of apprehending the suspect early. If it is safe to do so, the victim or other witnesses of the crime may assist to detain the suspect while waiting for the Police to arrive.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
22 November 2019 @ 10:05 PM