A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to four days in jail after roaming naked around a Toa Payoh housing estate while intoxicated before verbally abusing and physically confronting police officers who responded to the incident.
The case was heard in a Singapore court, where the man admitted to offences including using criminal force against a public servant and behaviour that amounted to harassment.
Another charge was taken into consideration during sentencing.
According to court documents, the incident began on the evening of July 23, 2025, when the man purchased and consumed a bottle of red wine.
Several hours later, in the early hours of the following morning, he removed his clothing and wandered around a residential area in Toa Payoh completely naked.
Residents who spotted the man reportedly became concerned after seeing him moving around the estate while behaving loudly and appearing intoxicated.
Police Called After Naked Man Seen in HDB Block
At around 3am, members of the public contacted the police after noticing the man entering a housing block while naked, reported Shin Min Daily News.
Concerned residents feared he could pose a danger to himself or others.
When officers arrived at the scene, they eventually located the man asleep inside his residential unit.
Police woke him and informed him that being naked in a public setting could constitute an offence. Officers then instructed him to accompany them for further investigations.
However, the man allegedly became uncooperative and refused to comply with their instructions.
Officer Grabbed and Insulted During Arrest
Court proceedings revealed that the man accused the officers of wasting their time before physically grabbing one officer’s hand and arm.
He also directed abusive remarks towards the officers during the encounter.
Following the confrontation, police arrested him.
The incident resulted in charges relating to the use of criminal force against a public servant carrying out official duties, as well as offences under Singapore’s Protection from Harassment laws.
Court Hears Plea for Leniency
During mitigation, the man told the court that he was responsible for caring for his elderly father, who is in his 90s.
He also said family members depended on him financially and emotionally.
The defendant expressed remorse for his actions and assured the court that he would not reoffend.
Despite his plea, the court sentenced him to four days’ imprisonment.
The case serves as a reminder that intoxication is not a defence for actions that disrupt public order or interfere with law enforcement officers performing their duties.