SINGAPORE: A 61-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 20) after three people were injured at Pasir Ris West Plaza.
CNA understands that the injuries were a result of a slashing.
The police said they received a call for assistance at Block 734 Pasir Ris Street 72 at about 4.50pm.
A 53-year-old man and two women, aged 53 and 55, were conscious when taken to hospital.
"A 61-year-old man was conveyed semi-conscious to the hospital and was subsequently arrested for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapon," said the police.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that the parties involved are known to each other and were not on friendly terms. Police investigations are ongoing."
Items strewn and blood stains at Royal Regent store at Pasir Ris West Plaza on Dec 20, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
Police markers next to the Royal Regent store at Pasir Ris West Plaza on Dec 20, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
Footage of the aftermath of the incident was circulated on messaging platforms, showing police outside Royal Regent, a store selling mobile phones and clothing items.
When CNA arrived at the mall at around 9.20pm, at least six uniformed police officers were at the scene. Four shops were cordoned off and members of the public were told not to take pictures.
Police officers at Pasir Ris West Plaza after a slashing incident on Dec 20, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
Blood stains were seen outside the shop, with items like shoes and socks strewn across the floor.
Shortly after, the police expanded the cordon and asked members of the media to exit the area.
When CNA contacted the shopping mall on Wednesday night, a representative said the incident was under investigation and declined to comment further.
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CNA understands that the injuries were a result of a slashing.
The police said they received a call for assistance at Block 734 Pasir Ris Street 72 at about 4.50pm.
A 53-year-old man and two women, aged 53 and 55, were conscious when taken to hospital.
"A 61-year-old man was conveyed semi-conscious to the hospital and was subsequently arrested for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapon," said the police.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that the parties involved are known to each other and were not on friendly terms. Police investigations are ongoing."
Items strewn and blood stains at Royal Regent store at Pasir Ris West Plaza on Dec 20, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
Police markers next to the Royal Regent store at Pasir Ris West Plaza on Dec 20, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
Footage of the aftermath of the incident was circulated on messaging platforms, showing police outside Royal Regent, a store selling mobile phones and clothing items.
When CNA arrived at the mall at around 9.20pm, at least six uniformed police officers were at the scene. Four shops were cordoned off and members of the public were told not to take pictures.
Police officers at Pasir Ris West Plaza after a slashing incident on Dec 20, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Abigail Ng)
Blood stains were seen outside the shop, with items like shoes and socks strewn across the floor.
Shortly after, the police expanded the cordon and asked members of the media to exit the area.
When CNA contacted the shopping mall on Wednesday night, a representative said the incident was under investigation and declined to comment further.
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