A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ang Mo Kio in connection with a case involving the alleged use of a knife to injure another person.
The arrest took place on the evening of Jul. 13 at Block 508 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, following police investigations into a case of voluntarily causing hurt by a dangerous weapon.
According to Shin Min Daily News, the incident under investigation is believed to have occurred around two weeks earlier in Ang Mo Kio.
Witnesses at the scene told local media that several police officers were involved in the operation, with the suspect being escorted from the block before being taken away in a police vehicle.
Heavy Police Presence Seen At Ang Mo Kio Block
Residents reported seeing multiple police vehicles arrive at the housing block at around 6:15pm.
One resident living on the second floor, who declined to be named, said she noticed several police cars in the area but did not hear any shouting or signs of a disturbance during the arrest.
She added that the man was believed to be living with his family and that she had not previously observed any disputes or unusual incidents involving the household.
Photographs published by local media showed the suspect being escorted by officers. The man was seen with visible tattoos on his face and neck.
The arrest operation appeared to proceed without incident.
Stepfather Says He Only Learnt Of Arrest After Returning Home
When reporters visited the unit linked to the suspect, his stepfather said he was unaware of the arrest until he returned home from work.
The man declined to provide further details about the case or his stepson’s circumstances.
Police later confirmed that officers had conducted follow-up investigations relating to a case of voluntarily causing hurt by a dangerous weapon and subsequently arrested the 26-year-old suspect at the Ang Mo Kio address.
Investigations Ongoing
Authorities have not disclosed details about the victim’s injuries or the circumstances that led to the alleged attack.
No information has been released regarding the relationship between the suspect and the injured party, if any.
Under Singapore law, voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon is considered a serious offence and can carry significant penalties upon conviction.
Police investigations are currently ongoing.
Further details are expected to be released as investigations progress.
Photo from Shin Min Daily News