Police apprehended and arrested a man who brandished a penknife in Jalan Besar, in an incident that took place on 6 Nov.
Facebook user An Nhi posted footage of the incident showing at least six officers, some bearing riot shields, surrounding the man.
Source: An Nhi on Facebook
The man, wearing a grey T-shirt, lifted both arms.
Source: An Nhi on Facebook
Suddenly, the officers moved in on him.
Source: An Nhi on Facebook
The police then wrestled him to the ground.
Source: An Nhi on Facebook
After subduing the man, officers held him on the ground for about a minute before leading him to the side of the road in handcuffs.
Source: An Nhi on Facebook
On the pavement, an officer does a body search on the man.
Source: An Nhi on Facebook
In response to the officers’ questions, he repeatedly said “no”.
The incident took place along Syed Alwi Rd at 10.12pm on 6 Nov, according to court documents seen by 8world News.
Authorities accused the 42-year-old suspect, named Gobi, who goes by one name, of carrying a penknife at the location.
On 8 Nov, they charged him with possessing an offensive weapon without lawful authority or lawful purpose along a public road, under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act.
If the court convicts him, he faces up to three years in prison and at least six strokes of the cane.
Authorities also remanded Gobi for medical assessment after charging him.
The court mentioned his case again on 28 Nov, upon which it set his bail at S$15,000.
However, he is still in custody as his bail was not paid.
The court will mention his case again on 26 Dec.
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Featured image adapted from An Nhi on Facebook.