The Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon.
On 1 January 2024 at 4.10am, the Police received a call for assistance at 181 Orchard Road. Preliminary investigations revealed a purported staring incident between the 30-year-old male suspect and an 18-year-old male victim that led to an altercation.
The suspect then allegedly attacked the victim followed by four other men as well as a 27-year-old woman who had tried to intervene and stop the attack or came across the commotion.
All six victims aged between 18 and 30 suffered injuries and received treatment at the hospital. They have since been discharged from hospital.
The suspect had fled prior to Police arrival.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the male suspect and arrested him on 2 January 2024.
The 30-year-old man will be charged in court on 4 January 2024 for voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapon under Section 324 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years, a fine, caning, or any combination of such punishments.
The Police have zero tolerance for such brazen acts of violence and will not hesitate to take action against those who blatantly disregard the law. The Police would also like to remind members of the public that it is an offence to carry an offensive and/or scheduled weapon in a public place. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to five years and at least six strokes of the cane.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 January 2024 @ 10:10 PM