A Traffic Police (TP) officer sustained minor injuries while arresting a man who allegedly failed to stop at a roadblock in Sembawang and attempted to flee on Sunday (1 March).
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) told MS News that the incident occurred at about 11.10pm along Canberra Walk towards Canberra Link.
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According to the police, officers had signalled for a car to stop for checks at a roadblock.
However, the 46-year-old male driver “did not comply and instead sped off”, prompting officers to give chase.
During the pursuit, the car skidded along Canberra Crescent towards Canberra View.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
The driver subsequently abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot, but was later detained by officers.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
“During the arrest, the driver put up a struggle, but he was eventually subdued by officers,” the police said.
A TP officer sustained minor injuries in the process.
The suspect also suffered minor injuries but refused to be conveyed to the hospital.
The 46-year-old was arrested for reckless driving, driving while disqualified, suspected drink-driving, cheating, and suspected drug-related offences.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
According to the SPF, his suspected drug-related offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).
A photo shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page showed the barefoot suspect, clad in a white shirt and shorts, surrounded by officers next to what appeared to be a Mazda vehicle.
The original caption in the post described the vehicle as a “Tribecar Mazda”.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
Police investigations are ongoing.
MS News has reached out to Tribecar for more information.
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Featured image adapted from SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook.