14-year-old boy assisting police investigations after dispute at Orchard Gateway
Armed police officers were seen entering Orchard Gateway last Saturday (16 May), reportedly in response to a dispute among several youths.
A video posted on RedNote showed at least four officers running into the mall, apparently wearing bulletproof vests and carrying submachine guns.
Source: 南洋咸鱼煲 on RedNote
Multiple police vehicles spotted outside Orchard Gateway
In the caption of her post, the original poster (OP) said she first saw two “normal” police officers entering Orchard Gateway.
Source: 南洋咸鱼煲 on RedNote
There were also four police fast response cars parked outside the mall, she added.
She then saw a black police van and two red tactical vehicles travelling down the nearby Killiney Road, though it is unclear whether they were responding to the same incident as they did not stop at the mall.
Source: 南洋咸鱼煲 on RedNote
Lastly, a police Emergency Response Team vehicle arrived with its siren blaring.
Source: 南洋咸鱼煲 on RedNote
The four armed officers got out from the car and quickly entered the mall.
Source: 南洋咸鱼煲 on RedNote
Group of youths reportedly had a dispute
The incident involved a large group of youths who had a dispute at the location, according to Shin Min Daily News.
One of the youths reportedly called the police out of concern for his safety.
14-year-old assisting with police investigations
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at around 6.45pm on 16 May.
The location was 277 Orchard Road — the address of Orchard Gateway.
No injuries were reported, but a 14-year-old boy is assisting with investigations for intentional harassment and criminal force.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from 南洋咸鱼煲 on RedNote.
