38-year-old man detained at Orchard MRT after exhibiting unusual behaviour on board train
A 38-year-old man was apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 at Orchard MRT station on Sunday (1 Nov) after reportedly harassing a passenger.
Footage of the incident posted on TikTok showed him being detained by four police officers at the station concourse.
Source: @xienme27 on TikTok
4 police officers grab man at Orchard MRT, try to handcuff him
In the clip, the bespectacled, long-haired man wearing a black T-shirt and shorts was being held on to by all four officers.
As he struggled, they turned him to face the wall as one of them reached for his handcuffs.
Source: @xienme27 on TikTok
However, the man turned around in an apparent attempt to break free, prompting the officers to pin him against the wall.
Source: @xienme27 on TikTok
Officers grapple with man at Orchard MRT
In the comments, another TikToker posted a photo that depicted officers grappling with the man in a different area of the station concourse.
As the capture was happening in full view of commuters, a crowd of onlookers had gathered.
Some were recording the incident with their phones.
Source: @Leonardlimm on TikTok
No injuries reported in incident: SPF
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at about 2.25pm on 1 Nov.
A 38-year-old man was apprehended along Orchard Boulevard under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008, which states that the police can apprehend anyone believed to be a danger to themselves or others.
No injuries were reported, SPF added.
Man reportedly detained for harassing passenger
The man was detained for harassing another passenger, 8world News reported based on its understanding of the matter.
According to AsiaOne, he was seen behaving unusually while on board a train.
Police officers who arrived interviewed him at the station before they decided to detain him.
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