Two Injured and Cars Damaged in Violent Incident
SINGAPORE: On Monday (Mar 14), a man was taken into custody for criminal intimidation and possessing an offensive weapon after reportedly brandishing a sword in public in Buangkok. The police were alerted to the incident at approximately 1:55pm, responding to a distress call about a man seen wielding a sword near Buangkok Square.
According to authorities, the man swung the sword at bystanders, injuring two individuals with minor wounds and damaging at least three vehicles. As he continued his attack, the assailant slipped and fell, allowing five quick-thinking members of the public to subdue him.
The police arrived shortly thereafter and arrested the man. The sword was seized as evidence, and investigations are continuing. A video shared with CNA showed the man walking in the middle of the road, striking three moving cars before crossing to the pavement and threatening a pedestrian.
Witnesses reported hearing shouting and filmed the chaotic scene from their apartment. The attacker was subdued by bystanders, who managed to kick the sword away. Following the arrest, the man was found unconscious with visible injuries, along with the two others who had been hurt.
Possessing an offensive weapon in public carries severe penalties in Singapore, including imprisonment for up to three years and a minimum of six strokes of the cane. Criminal intimidation can result in up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.
