In the early hours of 1 January 2024, a seemingly ordinary night on Orchard Road took a sinister turn when a 30-year-old man became the center of a case involving voluntary causing hurt with a dangerous weapon. Let’s delve into the details of this shocking incident that left six individuals injured and sparked a swift response from the authorities.
Stare What Stare
The tranquility of Orchard Road was shattered at 4:10 am when the police received a distress call from 181 Orchard Road. Preliminary investigations unveiled a staring incident between the 30-year-old male suspect and an 18-year-old male victim, resulting in a heated altercation.
What began as a mere staring incident quickly escalated into a physical altercation, involving not only the initial two individuals but also four other men and a brave 27-year-old woman who attempted to intervene.
All six victims, aged between 18 and 30, suffered injuries during the commotion. After receiving prompt medical attention, they have since been discharged from the hospital, but the emotional scars of the incident linger.
Police Response
In response to the incident, the Police acted swiftly, commencing extensive ground inquiries and utilizing images from Police cameras to identify the suspect.
Through meticulous efforts, officers from Tanglin Police Division successfully identified the 30-year-old suspect, leading to his arrest on 2 January 2024.
The suspect is set to face charges on 4 January 2024, specifically for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon under Section 324 of the Penal Code 1871.
Singapore Police’s Statement
𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗡
The Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon.
On 1 January 2024 at 4.10am, the Police received a call for assistance at 181 Orchard Road. Preliminary investigations revealed a purported staring incident between the 30-year-old male suspect and an 18-year-old male victim that led to an altercation.
The suspect then allegedly attacked the victim followed by four other men as well as a 27-year-old woman who had tried to intervene and stop the attack or came across the commotion.
All six victims aged between 18 and 30 suffered injuries and received treatment at the hospital. They have since been discharged from hospital.
The suspect had fled prior to Police arrival.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the male suspect and arrested him on 2 January 2024.
The 30-year-old man will be charged in court on 4 January 2024 for voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapon under Section 324 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years, a fine, caning, or any combination of such punishments.
The Police have zero tolerance for such brazen acts of violence and will not hesitate to take action against those who blatantly disregard the law. The Police would also like to remind members of the public that it is an offence to carry an offensive and/or scheduled weapon in a public place. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to five years and at least six strokes of the cane.