The Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of voluntarily causing hurt in the vicinity of Orchard MRT.
On 26 July 2023 at about 4.50pm, the Police were alerted to a case of assault at the concourse of Orchard MRT. One victim complained of being allegedly assaulted on the head, while the other reported being allegedly punched on the right arm. Both victims did not know the assailant and had reported the matter to the Police on the same day.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTVs, Police officers from Tanglin Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 1 August 2023.
The man will be charged in court on 3 August 2023 with public nuisance under Section 290 of the Penal Code 1871 and voluntarily causing hurt under Section 323 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of public nuisance carries an imprisonment term of up to three months, a fine of up to $2,000, or both. The offence of voluntarily causing hurt carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
The Police will spare no effort to track down those who commit such brazen acts of violence and will take firm action against them in accordance with the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
02 August 2023 @ 5:00 PM