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The Police have arrested a 65-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the murder of a 43-year-old woman.

On 6 January 2024 at about 8.20am, the Police received a call for assistance from a residential unit at Bukit Batok West Avenue 9. Upon Police’s arrival, officers found a 43-year-old woman lying motionless inside the unit. She was subsequently pronounced dead by paramedics at scene. A 5-year-old boy, who is the son of the deceased person was conveyed conscious to the hospital. A 65-year-old man, their neighbour, was arrested at scene. A knife, believed to be used in the incident, was seized.

The man will be charged in court on 7 January 2024 with murder under Section 302(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of murder carries the death penalty. Police investigations are ongoing.

 


PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 January 2024 @ 4:45 PM
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