Man detained by members of the public after alleged Kallang Wave Mall knife attack
A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a woman with a knife at Kallang Wave Mall.
The incident took place in the early hours of Monday (14 July) morning, according to a news release from the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
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Man not connected to woman he allegedly attacked
SPF said it was alerted at 1.25am to an incident at the mall, which links to the National Stadium.
According to preliminary investigations, the man allegedly attacked a 29-year-old woman with a knife.
The two have no known connection with each other, Channel NewsAsia understands.
Woman sustains injuries in Kallang Wave Mall knife attack
The man was disarmed by members of the public and detained, SPF said.
The police subsequently arrested him.
The woman was sent to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.
She is in stable condition, SPF added.
Man to be charged on 15 July
The man will face charges for attempted murder on Tuesday (15 July).
According to Singapore Statutes Online, under the Penal Code, those found guilty of attempted murder causing hurt face life imprisonment and caning, or up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine.
Source: Singapore Statutes Online
SPF will also seek a court order to remand the man for psychiatric assessment.
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