A 61-year-old man, Loh Chye Hoe, faced attempted murder charges on December 21st following a violent incident involving a cleaver at Pasir Ris West Plaza, a shopping mall in Pasir Ris Street 72. The attack, which occurred on December 20th around 4.50 pm, left four individuals injured, including the accused.
The Incident and Immediate Aftermath
Court records indicate that Loh allegedly assaulted 46-year-old Wong Tai Huong with a cleaver, inflicting multiple slash wounds. The police, in a statement shortly after the incident, confirmed that the altercation resulted in injuries to four people, including the suspect. All the injured parties were promptly transported to Sengkang General Hospital, where Loh was admitted in a semi-conscious state.
Legal Proceedings
Loh was formally charged with attempted murder while receiving medical treatment in the hospital on December 21st. This charge underscores the gravity of the attack and the serious legal consequences that follow such violent offenses.
The incident has brought attention to the need for vigilance and security in public spaces, highlighting how quickly situations can escalate into life-threatening emergencies. As the case progresses through the judicial system, further details are expected to emerge about the motive and circumstances surrounding this alarming attack at Pasir Ris West Plaza.
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