A tragic incident occurred on the evening of October 21, 2024, at a playground located at Block 311B Clementi Avenue 4, where a 41-year-old man was fatally injured in an alleged knife attack. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) reported that a 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Upon police arrival, the victim was found unconscious at the void deck and was subsequently transported to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
According to Lianhe Zaobao witnesses recounted a chaotic scene, with one individual stating that the alleged assailant arrived at the playground by car, brandishing a knife. After attacking the victim, the suspect reportedly chased a woman who was present, but failed to catch up to her despite running two laps around the playground.
As the assailant attempted to flee the scene in his vehicle, police officers, alerted to the situation, intercepted him with a police vehicle. Armed officers then arrived and successfully subdued the suspect.
The police confirmed that preliminary investigations indicate the two men were known to each other. Additionally, another individual at the scene was assessed for minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the attack.
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