7 suspects arrested for rioting in Pasir Ris
Posted: 03 October 2012 1741 hrs
SINGAPORE: Seven male suspects who are believed to have assaulted three male youths in the vicinity of Pasir Ris Interchange, have been arrested by the police.
Police caught the seven, aged between 18 and 24 years, on Tuesday.
They are believed to be behind the assault, which occurred at about 8.30pm on September 16.
Police on Wednesday said early investigations found that the riot broke out due to a minor dispute.
Six of the suspects will be charged in court on Thursday with rioting.
If convicted, each suspect will face a jail sentence of up to seven years and caning.
Investigation into the remaining suspect is still ongoing.
- CNA/lp