Featured image adapted from SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.
In the early hours of Sunday (14 June) morning, motorists came across a man lying down in the middle of Admiralty Road West, after he had been filmed stopping other vehicles.
The police ended up arresting the man for public drunkenness.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
According to the police, they received an alert about the incident at 3.15am on 14 June, involving a 26-year-old man.
A Facebook video showed bystanders filming the man after he allegedly attempted to stop a lorry.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
The man gestured wildly as he talked to the driver, while the people filming laughed at the sight.
Another clip then showed the 26-year-old man lying face down on the middle lane of Admiralty Road West.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
A car and a motorcycle had stopped nearby, with the motorists looking down at him, confused.
They waved to signal for an approaching car to slow down as it neared the man.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
While lying on the road, the man flopped his limbs several times.
He also attempted to communicate with the others on the road. However, his slurred speech meant it was almost impossible to comprehend his words.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
The police told MS News that they arrested the man for drunkenness in public and are also investigating him for mischief.
In addition, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told MS News that they received an alert to a road traffic accident along Admiralty Road West at about 4.50am.
“SCDF’s assistance was not required,” they stated.
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Featured image adapted from SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.