In a shocking incident that took place on July 26, a 52-year-old man was charged with being a public nuisance after he allegedly assaulted One FM 91.3 radio host Cheryl Miles at the Orchard MRT station.
What happened?
On a seemingly ordinary day, at around 4.20 pm, Cheryl Miles was walking out of the Orchard MRT station when she encountered a man who blocked her path.
Without warning, the man then allegedly punched her right arm in the concourse area. The incident occurred at the bustling transit hub, leaving bystanders shocked and concerned for Cheryl’s well-being.
Miles then took out her phone and filmed her alleged attacker, who was seen looking away from the camera and gesturing at her, before trying to walk away as Miles exclaimed in the video “-police, yo, yo, you just punched me, dude,” as the man waved her away before leaving the scene.
Suspect Identified and Apprehended
The police sprang into action immediately after receiving reports of the assault. Through meticulous investigation and the assistance of surveillance cameras at the station, officers from Tanglin Division managed to identify the suspect as William Aw Chin Chai.
On Tuesday, authorities arrested him in connection with the attack on Cheryl Miles.
Legal Proceedings and Medical Examination
Following his arrest, William Aw Chin Chai will be remanded for a medical examination at the Institute of Mental Health to assess the suspect’s mental state and determine if there are any underlying issues that may have contributed to his alleged actions.
The case has been adjourned to August 17 to allow for this examination to take place.
Consequences of Public Nuisance Offense
The charge of being a public nuisance carries serious implications. If found guilty, the offender can face imprisonment for up to three months and be fined up to $2,000.