SINGAPORE: The man accused of punching a Yakult seller, who later died, was on Friday ( Nov 22 ) denied bail out of concern for public safety.
At a public accommodation wall in Sengkang Central on October 29, around 9pm, Lim Chuan Xun, 30, reportedly punched Madam Au Sock Hua in the face.
Mdm Au after passed away in Sengkang General Hospital’s intensive care unit.
According to the prosecutor, Lim was immediately placed on psychiatric hold before being investigated.
The attorney requested no bail, despite the fact that he no longer required to be in remand to help with studies.  ,
He cited the possibility that Lim’s psychological disease might have relapsed during the alleged crime.
According to the prosecutor, Lim was at a higher risk of making another offence and that his release was in danger of causing harm to the public.
Lim, who had no legal representation, requested parole from District Judge Eugene Teo.
The counsel was asking for no bail, according to the judge, so Lim could” stabilize in prison.”
Lim added,” I hope the court wo n’t believe that I killed someone just because I was seen in the lift with the Yakult auntie.”
There was no cause for me to bite anyone, he continued, adding that he was a” good person.”
Lim added that Lim may be asked to visit his home or the police station if the police needed him to help with investigations if he were released.
Lim was instructed to collaborate with officers while he was being held by Judge Teo, who ordered him to remain in custody.
A total of six charges are brought against Lim, including one for insulting Mdm Au and one for using vulgarity against her.
It was reported that Mdm Au was a” Yakult aunt” who delivered the microbial drink to customers.
The prosecutors requested an additional four weeks for investigations on Monday because the sufferer had passed away and the prosecution was awaiting the medical records.
Apart from the alleged abuse, Lim reportedly refused to sign a policeman statement , on Oct 2.
He is also accused of fighting with a gentleman, throwing the boy’s mobile from the ground to the floor of the same Sengkang Central prevent on January 9, and causing a rash action.
On May 6, 2023, Lim reportedly insulted a civil officer of the Singapore Police Force by calling the 999 crisis hotline.
On December 6, he will be in jury again.
Lim may receive a 10-year prison sentence, a fine, or get blinded if found guilty of deliberately causing severe harm.
For using harsh language, the sentence under the Protection from Harassment Act is up to six months in prison, a fine of up to S$ 5, 000 or both.
The sanctions for a rash action are a prison term of up to six months, a fine of up to S$ 2, 500 or both.
Fighting in open and using disparaging language against a common servant are both punishable by sentences of up to a time in prison, a fine of up to S$ 5, 000, or both.
Refusal to sign a policeman statement can result in a sentence of up to three months in prison, a fine of up to S$ 2,500, or both.