47 Y.O UNCLE ARRESTED FOR MOLESTING 14 Y.O BOY AT MARINE TERRACE, CAUGHT IN 4 HOURS

MAN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED OUTRAGE OF MODESTY

The Police have arrested a 47-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of aggravated outrage of modesty.

On 2 July 2023 at about 11.30am, the Police received a report that a 14-year-old boy was purportedly molested by a man at the vicinity of Block 52 Marine Terrace.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within four hours from the report.

The man will be charged in court on 4 July 2023 with aggravated outrage of modesty, punishable under Section 354A(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of between two and 10 years, and caning.

The Police have zero tolerance towards offenders who threaten the safety of the community. Offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. The Police would also like to urge members of the public to remain vigilant, and to report the matter to the Police immediately, if they witnessed an incident of outrage of modesty, or are aware of someone being a victim of outrage of modesty.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 July 2023 @ 7:10 PM

Police advisory on crime prevention

Police would like to share some steps you can take to keep yourself and all our loved ones safe.

1. Be alert and attentive to your surroundings, especially when you are in a crowded and confined space (i.e. in public entertainment night spots, in lifts, MRT, buses etc.) or alone with a stranger that moves very near to you.
   
2. If someone rushes into the lift at the last minute and you are alone, it is safer to step out and take the next one.
   
3. If someone is following you, head to a crowded area; if someone moves uncomfortably close to you (e.g. someone deliberately stands or sits close to you in a bus or MRT), move away if possible.
   
4. Avoid going out at night alone. If you have to, go out in a group or get someone (parent, close friend) to accompany you.
   
5. Avoid letting your young children wander around alone, teach them to be wary and move away from strangers who try to get close to or touch them.
   
6. Consider investing in a shrill alarm for you and your loved ones as they can come in handy to sound for help during emergencies.