Bukit Batok death: 65-year-old man to face murder charge linked to neighbour's death in flat
A 43-year-old woman was found motionless inside her flat, with her 5-year-old son conscious as he was taken to hospital
Nisha Rahim
·News and Lifestyle Producer
Updated Sat, 6 January 2024 at 10:54 am GMT
(Yahoo News Singapore file photo)
SINGAPORE — A 65-year-old man will face murder charges after the discovery of his neighbour's deceased body in a Bukit Batok apartment on Saturday (6 January).
CNA reported that the police received a call for assistance from a residential unit at about 8.20am.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found a motionless 43-year-old woman inside the apartment. Paramedics later pronounced her dead. A five-year-old boy, who is believed to be the deceased woman's child, was taken to the hospital while conscious.
Arrest made as authorities seize knife
The man was arrested at the scene, and the authorities seized a knife suspected to be involved in the incident. Police have said that investigations are ongoing.The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday to face charges of murder, a crime that carries the death penalty, according to CNA.
The Straits Times (ST) reported earlier that at least four police vehicles were parked at the foot of the block in the morning, and a man dressed in white protective gear was escorted to a police vehicle.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it had received a call for assistance at about 8.25am. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was brought to the National University Hospital.
According to ST, the area surrounding Block 460B Bukit Batok West Ave 9 had been cordoned off by the police, including the void deck as well as the public walkway.
MP of Hong Kah North SMC extends condolences
ST also reported that the Hong Kah North SMC MP, Amy Khor, expressed her sadness regarding the incident. She conveyed her "deepest condolences" to the deceased's family and offered prayers, particularly for the "child that has been hurt".She said, "My grassroots (team) and I will find out how we can be of assistance to those who have been affected and provide support as necessary."
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