A 63-year-old man was found dead inside a flat in Yishun after neighbours reported a persistent foul smell and an unusually large number of flies in the area.
The discovery was made on Tuesday (July 7) at a residential unit in Block 285 Yishun Avenue 6.
According to residents, concerns had been building for several days before authorities were alerted to the situation.
Neighbours Noticed Stench and Flies for Days
A resident living in the same block shared online that their household had been dealing with an unusual number of flies over the past week.
The resident initially found the situation puzzling as there was no visible rubbish or obvious source that could explain the infestation.
As the days passed, the issue persisted, but the resident reportedly dismissed it as a temporary nuisance.
The situation became clearer on Tuesday afternoon when multiple police vehicles were seen in the vicinity of the block.
Discovery Made After Reports to Authorities
The resident later learnt that a man had been found dead inside a unit located two floors below their home.
According to information shared by neighbours, a foul smell had reportedly been detected for several days before the discovery was made.
One resident said the odour had become strong enough that it was eventually reported to the town council.
The incident prompted reflections among neighbours, with some describing it as another case of a person passing away alone and remaining undiscovered for days.
Police Investigating Unnatural Death
In response to media queries, the Singapore Police Force said it was alerted to a case of unnatural death at about 12.35pm on July 7.
Officers arrived at the unit in Block 285 Yishun Avenue 6, where a 63-year-old man was found motionless inside the flat.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by responding personnel.
Based on preliminary investigations, police said no foul play is suspected.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.
The case comes amid growing public discussion about social isolation and elderly residents living alone, particularly when deaths go unnoticed for extended periods before being discovered by neighbours or authorities.