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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 January 2024 @ 4:45 PM