Man arrested for molesting boy, 12
AsiaOne
Friday, Mar 15, 2013
SINGAPORE - Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for a case of outrage of modesty.
On March 14, 2013, at about 9.45pm, police were informed that a 12-year-old boy was molested by an unknown male person at a commercial building along Jelebu Road.
Following the report, officers conducted immediate investigations based on the descriptions of the suspect provided by the victim and his friend. They managed to detain the suspect in the vicinity of Jelebu Road.
For the offence of outrage of modesty, the suspect may be jailed up to two years, or fined, and also be liable to caning, upon conviction.
Investigation against the suspect is still ongoing.
Commander of Jurong Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police (DAC) Wilson Lim, added that should a victim be confronted, he or she should remain calm, take note of the suspect's physical descriptions, and call the police as soon as it is safe to do so.
