The Police will be charging a 33-year-old man in court for an alleged offence of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
On 14 March 2022 at about 6.20pm, the Police received multiple calls of a man allegedly injuring others with a razor blade at Blk 59 Strathmore Avenue. Police responded swiftly to the case and arrested the man.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man was at the said location when he claimed to have heard voices in his head telling him to attack people. He then allegedly used a razor blade that he had with him to attack some passers-by, injuring two in the process. A 38-year-old man suffered lacerations and was conscious when conveyed to the hospital. A 49-year-old woman suffered minor injuries and refused conveyance to the hospital.
The man has past records with the Institute of Mental Health. He is also traced for consumption of controlled drugs.
The razor blade was seized as a case exhibit. Investigations are ongoing.
The man will be charged in court on 16 March 2022 for the offence of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means, under Section 324 of the Penal Code 1871.
Thus far, there is no indication that this incident is related to the earlier incident at Buangkok Square Mall.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 March 2022 @ 11:45 PM