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Man, 31, allegedly assaults man, 71, at Serangoon North Ave 2 walkway
The suspect was arrested the next day, within nine hours, in Hougang.
November 21, 2024, 09:34 AM
A 71-year-old man was allegedly assaulted along a walkway at Serangoon North Avenue 2.
The police were alerted to the incident at 3:45pm on Nov. 19, according to a Singapore Police Force (SPF) statement.
The perpetrator, a 31-year-old man, did not know the victim and his motives remain unknown.
The elderly man suffered multiple injuries as a result and was conveyed to hospital.
Later arrested
Within nine hours on Nov. 20, the alleged perpetrator was arrested at Hougang Street 91.
He was identified with the help of images from police cameras and CCTV footage, SPF added.
"The police will spare no effort to track down those who commit such brazen acts of violence and will take firm action against them in accordance with the law," it said.
The man will be charged in court on Nov. 21.
For voluntarily causing grievous hurt, he could be jailed up to 10 years, and fined or caned.
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