A man has been arrested for criminal intimidation, among other suspected offences, at a mall in Bugis.
He was found to have various weapons in his possession at the location, including two knives.
The incident took place in the Bugis area on Thursday (19 Sept) afternoon, reported Lianhe Zaobao.
Sources told the paper that the man allegedly flashed a knife to threaten people at a nearby mall.
This resulted in a victim calling the police.
At about 5pm that day, Zaobao reporters saw a man wearing a blue shirt and dark shorts being led handcuffed by the police.
Several officers were also observed to be searching a grey Nissan sport-utility vehicle.
They took the man away at about 6pm, along with the evidence found.
In response to queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at about 3.05pm on Thursday.
The location was 201 Victoria Street, the address of Bugis+ mall.
A 50-year-old man was arrested for offences including:
The police also found a number of weapons on the man.
Two knives, a foldable blade, and a knuckleduster were seized as evidence in the case.
No injuries were reported, and the police investigation is ongoing.
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