A 51-year-old man was arrested at Chinatown MRT station on Sunday (11 Oct) for public drunkenness and using abusive language against a public servant, the police said.
Photos of the incident posted by a XiaoHongShu user showed at least five officers apprehending a man in the station concourse.
Source: ka_in on XiaoHongShu
According to the images, the incident took place in full view of commuters right in front of the gantries at the busy station.
Source: ka_in on XiaoHongShu
A short video posted also depicted the police restraining the man with a buzz cut against the wall.
Source: ka_in on XiaoHongShu
As curious passers-by stopped to look, two SBS Transit staff were seen ushering them away.
Source: ka_in on XiaoHongShu
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at 4.30pm on 11 Oct.
When officers reached Chinatown MRT, they found a 51-year-old man who appeared intoxicated.
He also refused to comply with instructions from station staff.
The police officers tried to engage the man, but he refused to comply with officers’ instructions either.
He then started to cause a disturbance.
While the officers were arresting him, he also hurled vulgarities and threats at them.
Source: ka_in on XiaoHongShu
He was eventually arrested for drunkenness in a public place and using abusive language against a public servant.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from ka_in on XiaoHongShu.