In the quiet vicinity of Geylang Lorong 25, a Sunday night took a horrific turn. On November 12th, at 8:13 PM, a bald man was seen wielding a knife and attacking a long-haired woman, according to Lianhe Zaobao.
What transpired next was an unexpected twist involving a heroic kick, a knife wound to the abdomen, and a flow of blood that shocked witnesses.
Eyewitness Account: The Tale of a Heroic Kick
Li Kui, a 49-year-old electrician, was at an ATM, withdrawing money when he witnessed the entire incident. He recalls, “A woman in a black-and-white striped dress came running out of Lorong 25, screaming. She was being pursued by a bald man brandishing a knife, a truly frightening sight.”
In a tense moment, the bald man caught up with the woman near the ATM, grabbing her long hair with one hand and raising a fruit knife with the other. Luckily, a bystander intervened just in time.
“At the critical moment, a kind-hearted man leapt from behind, executing a flying kick that struck the bald man’s shoulder. This caused him to lose balance, allowing the long-haired woman to escape the imminent danger.”
The Unexpected Consequence: A Knife to the Abdomen
As the long-haired woman fled, the heroic man attempted to subdue the bald attacker. However, in the ensuing struggle, the bald man managed to stab the hero in the right abdomen. Blood splattered on the ground, creating a gruesome scene.
Li Kui expressed relief that another man in red, witnessing the perilous situation from across the street, rushed to help. Together, they restrained the bald man, seizing the weapon. The wounded hero, bleeding profusely, reassured everyone that he was okay.
Background: Love Turned Sour
Investigations revealed that the bald man and the long-haired woman shared the same residence, though in different rooms.
The bald man had previously pursued the woman romantically, but she perceived it as harassment. It is believed that the attack was driven by a resentful heart, a result of unrequited love. Interestingly, the long-haired woman and the injured hero were acquaintances and friends.
Police Confirmation and Arrest: Unraveling the Mystery
The police, when questioned, confirmed a 46-year-old man was injured, and a 32-year-old man was arrested for intentionally causing harm with a dangerous weapon. The injured man was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, while the 32-year-old sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention.
Quotes from the Scene: “I’m Finished”
After losing control of the knife, the bald man sat on the ground in shock, uttering, “I’m finished.” Li Kui reported that the bald man, after stabbing the hero, expressed remorse, saying, “Brother, I’m done for.”
The assailant further muttered, “I knelt down and begged her, but she wouldn’t cooperate.”