27/09/2022

Spate of knife-related attacks

Update 18 Sep 2023: 6 men charged with rioting armed with deadly weapon after bloody fight in AMK coffee shop

Six men, aged between 22 and 34, were charged with rioting armed with a deadly weapon after a bloody fight in a coffee shop early Thursday morning (Sept 14).

CCTV footage shows several men attacking a man in a white T-shirt in the coffee shop at Block 232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3. One of the assailants can be seen wielding a parang.

A screenshot shows paramedics attending to a man with blood on his white T-shirt.

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Orchard Road fatal brawl: Man charged for having bread knife at Concorde Hotel

A man was hauled to a district court on Tuesday for allegedly having a bread knife in his possession at the Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall where a fatal brawl took place at around 6am on Aug 20.

Zurfaqar Musli, 32, was charged with one count of being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. His case has been adjourned to Sept 27. If convicted of the offence, he can be jailed for up to three years and receive at least six strokes of the cane.

To date, more than 10 people have been charged over their alleged roles in the fatal brawl in Orchard Road.


Man, 39, arrested after attacking victim with knife in fight at Jalan Besar

A 39-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attacking another man with a knife in Jalan Besar.

The police said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 10) that they were alerted to a fight at Jalan Besar on Saturday (Sept 9). Preliminary investigations revealed the man is believed to have been involved in a dis pute with the 40-year-old male victim and that he had allegedly used a knife to attack him.
Officers established the identity of the man and arrested him within eight hours. Two knives and the victim's bloodstained shirt were seized as case exhibits.


2 men arrested for attacking victim with knife at Clarke Quay, police looking for third man

Two men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of affray in Clarke Quay.

The police said they were alerted to a fight on Aug 13 at about 6.15am. A victim had purportedly slashed his head at Read Crescent Park. He had suffered a deep laceration on his forehead and was conscious when taken to hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had an altercation with three unknown men.

During their dispute, a fight ensued between them and one of the assailants allegedly used a knife to attack the victim. After the fight, the three assailants fled.


Man suffers slash to his face and stab wounds after being attacked by 2 others at Buangkok Crescent

A 48-year-old man was injured after allegedly being attacked by two men along Buangkok Crescent following a dispute.

The police said they were alerted to a case of assault on Monday (July 24), at about 10.55pm. The two suspects fled the scene after the attack.

The victim, who sustained injuries including stab wounds and a slash to his face, and was conscious when taken to hospital.


Stranger arrested after allegedly attacking man and woman with knife at Market Street

A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attacking a man and a woman with a knife along Market Street on Saturday (July 22).

The police said they were alerted to the case of assault at around 8pm. The assailant fled from the scene after allegedly attacking a 39-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman.

The police added: "The male victim was found with multiple injuries on his face and limbs, while the female victim sustained injuries on her wrist. Both were believed to have been injured with a knife and a knife was recovered at the scene." The two victims were conscious when taken to hospital.


3rd man involved in fight at Clarke Quay arrested for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons

The third man allegedly involved in the fight at Clarke Quay on Sunday (Aug 13) has been arrested, said the police.

A victim was purportedly slashed on the head after an altercation with three unknown men.

The victim sustained a deep laceration on his forehead and was conscious when taken to the hospital. After the fight, the three assailants fled.


Man, 46, arrested for attacking 60-year-old man with knife at Chin Swee Road

A 46-year-old man was arrested for attacking another man with a knife.

The police said in a statement that they were alerted to a case of assault along Chin Swee Road on July 4 at 7.14pm. A man had allegedly assaulted a 60-year-old man.

After the attack, the man fled from the scene. The victim was found with multiple injuries and was believed to have been injured with a knife. He was taken conscious to hospital.


Yishun knife attack: Man slashed former flatmate over suspected affair

While on a remission order following his release from prison, a drug offender attacked his former flatmate with a knife after suspecting the man of having an affair with a woman he was in a relationship with.

Abdul Karim V. Sickander also attacked the man’s girlfriend, causing both of them to suffer multiple injuries and permanent scarring.

On Monday, Abdul Karim, 59, pleaded guilty to four charges, including one for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon and drug offences. He will be sentenced in June.

3rd person charged for knife attack at Bugis hotel was charged with drug offences last year

A man, who jumped bail after he was handed drug-related charges in 2022 and had a warrant of arrest issued against him, allegedly took part in a knife attack in the Bugis area on Monday.

Mohammad Ghufran Sinarfadhli, 22, was handed an assault charge on Thursday. The Singaporean was the second person allegedly linked to the case who had been issued with a warrant of arrest earlier.

An 18-year-old boy, accused of committing assault in 2021, also had a warrant of arrest against him when he allegedly took part in the knife attack on Monday. On Wednesday, the Indonesian teenager and a Singaporean woman identified as Norliana Hazuliani, 23, were each handed an assault charge.

80-year-old man allegedly slashed 88-year-old man in AMK for harassing his wife

An 80-year-old man allegedly slashed an 88-year-old man with a knife in a bid to stand up for his wife.

The incident occurred outside Sheng Siong supermarket at Block 122 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 last Friday evening (Mar 17). Police were alerted to the incident at 5.56pm that day and seized a knife at the scene.

Teo Woo Cheng was charged on Saturday with voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, reported The Straits Times.

Woman stabbed 11-year-old son with fruit knife for entering her room without permission

A woman flew into a rage and stabbed her 11-year-old son in his right thigh with a fruit knife after he entered her room without permission.

The boy bled profusely and had to be hospitalised for 20 days.

The 41-year-old woman was sentenced to two months’ jail on Wednesday after she pleaded guilty to assaulting her son with a weapon. She cannot be named owing to a gag order to protect the child’s identity.


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The incident is the latest in a recent spate of cases relating to sharp objects in Singapore:

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Woman brandishing knife in Tampines stabs herself after police stand-off

A 53-year-old woman who was allegedly "brandishing" a knife outside St Hilda's Secondary School in Tampines on Monday (Sep 19) evening was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon, said the police.

Police told CNA that they had received a call for assistance at about 6.30pm regarding the woman who was near Block 840 Tampines Street 82, opposite St Hilda's Secondary School. "When police officers arrived, the woman was uncooperative and refused to comply with police’s instructions," they said. "The woman then stabbed herself in the abdomen and threatened to further harm herself.

For her safety, one of the police officers then discharged a Taser to prevent the woman from further injuring herself."  Police said the woman was also apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act and for suspected drug-related offences. She was taken to the hospital conscious and in a stable condition. Investigations are ongoing.


53-Year-Old Woman With Knife Subdued By Police In Tampines, Arrested For Possessing Offensive Weapon

A woman was seen in videos appearing to wave a knife at police officers in Tampines on Monday (19 Sep) evening. She was also heard yelling at the police outside the gates of St Hilda’s Secondary School. The woman was eventually subdued by the police and sent to hospital.

In a video posted on various social media sites, including the Our Singapore Facebook page, a woman in a light green top and black pants can be seen surrounded by several police officers. Her shirt appeared to have a large dark red stain on her stomach, and she was holding at least one object in her hands. She was also yelling something unintelligible at the officers.

As the officers tell her to “drop the knife”, she seems to get increasingly agitated, walking from one end of the gate to the other and waving the object at them. In another video uploaded on TikTok, the woman can be seen standing outside the school fence surrounded by at least 10 police officers.


Man Seen Brandishing Sword At Cars & People In Buangkok, Arrested By Police
Youtube: Man attacking passing cars with a sword in Buangkok

Even in a relatively safe country like Singapore, danger can emerge in unexpected forms. On Monday (14 Mar), a man appeared near Buangkok Square mall, allegedly assaulting people and cars with a sword.

Footage of this was shared on social media and messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp. The man has been arrested, and investigations are currently ongoing. According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), a man was seen wielding a sword near Buangkok Square mall on Monday (14 Mar). In a Telegram video, he can be seen swinging his sword at a car as it passed him by.

When other cars stopped for him to cross the road, he took the opportunity to attack them. He then walked towards the traffic light and assaulted pedestrians. When he lunged at a man with his sword, he lost his balance and slipped. The unarmed man quickly used this chance to subdue him, pinning him on the ground. Other passers-by also promptly intervened to help. It took 5 men to detain him successfully.



Man Attacks 2 People In Queenstown With Razor Blade, Will Be Charged For Causing Hurt

The incident involving a man wielding a sword at unsuspecting passers-by in Buangkok yesterday (14 Mar) shocked readers all over Singapore. However, that wasn’t the only strange and horrifying incident to have happened that day.

That same evening, another man reportedly injured 2 people in Queenstown using a razor blade. Police have since arrested him. He will be charged on Wednesday (16 Mar) for causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.

According to Lianhe Zaobao, the 33-year-old man had apparently assaulted individuals using a razor blade at 3 locations:
  • 59 Strathmore Avenue
  • 62 Strathmore Avenue
  • 57 Dawson Place


Man Allegedly Throws Knife At Police In Bukit Batok, Remanded At IMH For Observation

Monday (14 Mar) was an unusually distressing day as multiple assaults involving knives and sharp objects took place at different locations in Singapore. Besides the infamous sword-wielding incident in Buangkok and the razor attack in Queenstown, a 3rd similar incident occurred in Bukit Batok.

A 27-year-old man had allegedly thrown a knife at police officers upon confrontation, hitting one of the cops’ right cheek. On Wednesday (16 Mar), Leonard Goh Yew Cheng was charged for causing hurt to deter a public servant and possessing an offensive weapon in public.
According to The Straits Times (ST), police said they were alerted to a man allegedly armed with a knife at about 9.10pm on Monday (14 Mar).

The 27-year-old shouted and said he was looking for someone along Bukit Batok West Avenue 8. When police officers engaged the man, he pulled out a watermelon knife from under his shirt and threw it towards one of the cops. The blade ended up hitting the right cheek of Station Inspector Cheong Kah Guan, 42, and caused a bruise. The man was subsequently arrested and had his knife seized.


Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead In Bendemeer, He Charged At Police Despite 3 Taser Shots

It’s rare to hear of police shooting incidents in Singapore. But it could happen when officers are trying to protect themselves against an imminent threat, such as the recent incident in Clementi. On Wednesday (23 Mar), police officers shot dead a knife-wielding man in Bendemeer who ignored their advice and charged towards them with the weapon in hand.

Before the encounter with the police, the man had approached a student who was lucky enough to walk away unscathed. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they were alerted to the case at about 4.07pm on Wednesday (23 Mar). A 64-year-old man was armed with a knife in the vicinity of 33 Bendemeer Road.

Upon arriving at the scene, the police engaged the armed man, who came out of a unit brandishing a knife. Despite multiple warnings instructing him to drop the weapon, the man did not comply and advanced towards the officers. To put some distance between themselves and the man, the officers retreated and fired 3 taser shots. However, this did not stop the man. Man succumbs to injury after officer fired shot at his chest


Knife-Wielding Man In Boon Lay Tasered & Arrested, Faces Up To 3 Years’ Jail

Knife-related attacks have been on the rise of late. Going by the numerous incidents in recent weeks, such as the high-profile Beach Road slashing, we’ve likely heard friends and family questioning, “What’s happening in Singapore these days?”

The display of such dangerous behaviour continues as another incident of knife-wielding occurred on Friday (20 May). A man who brandished a knife and charged at police officers was tasered and arrested in Boon Lay. On Saturday (21 May), he was charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He faces a jail term of up to three years.

Channel NewsAsia (CNA) reported that the police received a report of a man allegedly possessing a knife at Boon Lay Place at about 2pm on 20 May. According to Lianhe Zaobao, the incident had occurred near a shopping stretch at Boon Lay Place, and near Boon Lay Shopping Centre. The man, whom CNA identified as 56-year-old Aris Sujah, allegedly took out a knife and charged at police officers when they were questioning him. Despite the police officers’ repeated calls to stop, Aris continued charging at them. One of the officers then used his taser on the man, who was then subdued and arrested. They also seized the knife from him.


21-Year-Old Student Slashed At Geylang Coffee Shop, Attacker Charged For Causing Hurt

While Singapore is known to be a safe country, we still hear of horrific incidents happening in our heartlands every once in a while. On Wednesday (1 Jun), a 21-year-old man was reportedly slashed multiple times while drinking with his friends at a coffee shop in Geylang.

The 45-year-old attacker has since been charged for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means. He faces up to seven years’ jail if found guilty of the offence. According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), the attack took place at about 4.40pm on Wednesday (1 Jun) at Hin Sheng Coffee House at 346 Geylang Road. The victim, a 21-year-old student, was reportedly having a drink with his friends at the coffee shop when the attack occurred.

As he was seated facing his friends, the youth was caught off guard when the 45-year-old came charging from the back, and had no chance to dodge the slashes. The student reportedly suffered multiple lacerations, including to his head, neck, and thumb. He was conveyed to the hospital where he received 18 stitches for his injuries before being discharged later at night.


Man Attacks 2 People With Knife At Yishun HDB, Arrested For Causing Grievous Hurt

Just earlier this month, a slashing incident involving a student who was attacked by a man sent Singaporeans into a frenzy. Unfortunately, another incident involving a dangerous weapon has occurred again, this time in Yishun.

On Thursday (23 Jun), a 58-year-old was arrested for attacking two people in an Yishun HDB flat. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they later conveyed the two victims to the hospital. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

In a widely-circulated TikTok video posted on Thursday night (23 Jun), four police vehicles were seen parked below a HDB block in Yishun.


18-Year-Old Slashes Man With Knife At Choa Chu Kang, Victim Brought To Hospital

Having a few drinks with some buddies is just harmless fun most of the time. However, get too intoxicated, and tensions can run high, potentially leading to fights. On Wednesday (3 Aug), two men drinking together in Choa Chu Kang got into a dispute.

Apparently wanting to stick up for his father, the 18-year-old son of one of the men used a knife to attack the other. The teen slashed the 37-year-old victim multiple times on his head, neck, and chest. Police arrested four people and investigations are now ongoing.

Shin Min Daily News reports that the incident took place at about 8pm on Wednesday (3 Aug) near Block 141 Teck Whye Lane. Two men had been drinking together before they somehow got into a heated disagreement, which escalated into a big fight. Seeing this, a teenager, who’s suspected to be the son of one of the men, purportedly decided to intervene and help his father.


50-Year-Old Allegedly Assaults Man With Pen Knife At Beach Road, Investigations Ongoing

On Sunday (18 Sep), a 50-year-old man suspected of assaulting another man was arrested along Beach Road. He was found with a pen knife on him. The item has been seized by police.

The incident left a 31-year-old man with lacerations on his chest and abdomen. According to the Singapore Police Force, the 50-year-old will be charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon on Monday (19 Sep).

In a news release on Monday (19 Sep), the police said officers were conducting foot patrol along Beach Road on 18 Sep at about 4.10am when they noticed a commotion at a taxi stand. They found a 31-year-old man with lacerations on his chest and abdomen. The man claimed he had been assaulted by another man with a sharp object. He was later conveyed to the hospital while conscious.


Spate of Assault & Altercation
Youtube: Man attacking passing cars with a sword in Buangkok

A man who was seen swinging a sword at cars and passers-by along Buangkok Crescent on Mar. 14 afternoon has been arrested by the police. In multiple videos circulating online, the man, wearing a dark-coloured tank top and long pants, was seen walking on the road with a long sword and swinging it at several cars passing by. He then approached a bystander on the roadside waiting for the traffic light, and swung his sword at the man's neck.

The bystander flinched and retreated, and the man charged at him, only to slip and fall to the ground. The bystander struggled with the man on the ground, and a few other passers-by joined in to help subdue the man by putting their weight on him.

According to Today, the police said the man damaged at least three cars outside Buangkok Square shopping centre. The man was seen approaching one car while and pointing the tip of the sword at the front passenger window. The driver drove off and the man swung the sword, which appeared to hit the vehicle’s rear. He was then seen walking on the opposite side of the road and he again appeared to hit another passing vehicle.


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