A 38-year-old man was apprehended by police officers at Orchard MRT station on Sunday (1 November) after reportedly harassing a passenger and behaving unusually on board a train.
Videos circulating on TikTok showed four police officers attempting to restrain the man at the station concourse, attracting the attention of commuters who witnessed the incident.
The man, who was wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, was seen struggling as officers attempted to handcuff him.
Police Officers Seen Struggling To Restrain Man
Footage uploaded by TikTok user @xienme27 showed the man being held by four officers near a wall at Orchard MRT station.
At one point, the officers appeared to turn him towards the wall while one officer attempted to secure his hands with handcuffs.
However, the man continued struggling and appeared to attempt to break free, prompting officers to pin him against the wall.
Another photograph shared in the comments section by a different TikTok user showed officers grappling with the man at another part of the station.
The incident took place in full view of commuters, with several members of the public gathering nearby to watch and record what was happening.
Man Apprehended Under Mental Health Act
In response to media queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at around 2.25pm on 1 November.
A 38-year-old man was subsequently apprehended along Orchard Boulevard under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.
The provision allows police officers to apprehend a person whom they believe may pose a danger to themselves or others due to their mental condition.
SPF also confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.