The Police have arrested a 61-year-old man for an offence of attempted murder. Singaporean
On 4 May 2020 at about 12.05pm, the Police received a call for assistance from a National Parks Board (NParks) officer that her colleague had been stabbed by a man along Sengkang East Drive.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim, an NParks officer, was installing SafeEntry signs with a colleague along Sungei Serangoon Park Connector. They came across the man who was cutting plants illegally at the park connector and not wearing a mask. During the engagement, the man turned aggressive and attacked the victim with a sharp instrument. The victim sustained serious injuries to his chest, arm and hand. He was conscious when conveyed to Changi General Hospital.
The assailant fled the scene on his bicycle before the Police’s arrival. Police officers quickly established the identity of the assailant and arrested him within 1.5 hours of the incident. Police investigations are ongoing.
The man will also be investigated for possession of offensive weapons in public places and breach of safe distancing measures. He will be remanded for further investigations and the Police will seek a court order to send him for psychiatric assessment.
The man will be charged in court on 6 May 2020 for attempted murder under Section 307 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. The offence carries a punishment of an imprisonment term of up to 15 years, and a fine; and if hurt is caused to any person by such act, he shall be punished with imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to caning.
This is an egregious act of violence inflicted on a public servant who was performing his duties. The man will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Instruments which were found in his possession
Instruments which were found in his possession
Bicycle which was used by the man
Man was brought back to the scene
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
04 May 2020 @ 7:50 PM