CHOSE A HOUSE TO BREAK INTO Long arrived in Singapore on Jun 19 this year while Luo came two days later. Both had return tickets to China on Jun 29, and shared a room at Four Chains Hotel while here. On the evening of Jun 21, the duo left their hotel room and went to … Read more
SINGAPORE: The police on Friday (Dec 13) warned of a scam involving a fake PayNow phishing website. Some victims would receive a text message informing them that their PayNow “certificate” is expiring in three days, with a link provided for users to “renew” and “keep your services active”. PayNow is an electronic fund transfer service for … Read more
SINGAPORE: An Australian man has been arrested for setting fire to curtain blinds from a holding room at Changi Airport. At about 2.15am on Thursday (Dec 12), the police were alerted to a case of a violent male passenger at the holding room of Changi Airport Terminal 2. The 33-year-old man was allegedly verbally abusive towards … Read more
In November, a 37-year-old man was charged in court over a stabbing incident at St Joseph’s Church. The alleged attack took place during communion at the parish’s monthly children’s mass, where children take on duties that adults usually undertake, such as singing in the choir. Members of the congregation, including the Archdiocesan Emergency Response team, helped subdue Basnayake … Read more
The police said they were called to the case at about 1.25am on Friday. When CNA arrived at the scene at 1.05pm, a yellow slip of paper was perched on a window grille at the flat, stating that it had been locked by the police for investigations. Neighbours said that the suspect was often heard … Read more
Over the next 10 years, however, Geylang’s NPC recorded the biggest – 66.2 per cent – drop in crime cases. Financial adviser Brandon Koh, who has lived in the Cassia Crescent estate in Geylang since he was six, said: “Last time, we could hear people running and chasing each other around and shouting at night. … Read more
SINGAPORE: A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly deflating the tyres of at least five vehicles in a carpark in Woodlands, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Wednesday (Nov 20). SPF said it was alerted to a case of mischief at a multi-storey carpark along Woodlands Drive 14 at about 12.50pm on Tuesday, after a … Read more
MHA said the incident showed the value of being prepared for emergencies, as such attacks can happen anytime and anywhere despite being relatively rare in Singapore. “Like the two men who helped to deal with the attack, and members of the congregation who provided first aid to the priest, we can all play our part … Read more
SINGAPORE: A 37-year-old man will be charged in court on Monday (Nov 11) with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon, following the stabbing of a Catholic priest at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Saturday evening. If found guilty, the man, who was not named by the police in a media briefing … Read more
The Cairnhill Circle entrance of the CTE was closed as a result. “The accident caused damage to some electrical and mechanical equipment at the tunnel ceiling,” said the Land Transport Authority (LTA). “There was no structural damage to the tunnel.” The slip road was closed for repair works, which have since been completed. The slip road … Read more
