Mainland Chinese couple slashed in their necks
A mainland Chinese couple, both in their 30s, were slashed in their necks at the doorstep of their flat at Blk 716, Tampines Street 71 yesterday at about 10.20pm.
They were about to enter the flat when the attacker charged towards them with a knife, reported Shin Min Daily.
The attacker is allegedly a youth who lived one floor below the couple, and has been observed to behave strangely. He is also believed to be suffering from mental illness.
When attacked, the couple resisted, but could not prevent being injured. They shouted for help and caught the attention of their neighbour, Mr Lim, a 74-year-old retiree.
Mr Lim recalled that the corridor and his neighbours' potted plants were stained with blood.
He saw that the couple were in shock, but conscious and held cloth against their wounds to prevent excessive loss of blood as they sat leaning against each other. The youth appeared to be injured from the scuffle and was lying motionless on the corridor floor.
The police arrived at the scene and brought the youth away.
