Man arrested for alleged murder after neighbour found dead in Bukit Batok HDB flat

Man arrested for alleged murder after neighbour found dead in Bukit Batok HDB flat

SINGAPORE: On Saturday, January 6, a 65-year-old gentleman was detained on suspicion of murder after his neighbor’s body was discovered there.

At around 8.20 am, a domestic unit reportedly called for assistance, according to the police.

When they arrived, they discovered a 43-year-old girl lying still inside the apartment. She was later declared deceased by doctors.

The child of the deceased, a five-year-old boy, was taken aware to the hospital.

At the landscape, the man was taken into custody. &nbsp, A weapon that was thought to have been used in the event was taken.

Authorities reported that investigations are ongoing. &nbsp,

A crime scene investigation de and various police vehicles were present when CNA arrived at Block 460B, Bukit Batok West Avenue 9 late on Saturday night.

Around a second-floor apartment in the building, police officials were spotted. At around 11.25 am, the believe was led into a police vehicle while donning an escorted light personal protective coat and face mask.

CNA spoke with second- and third-floor residents, who claimed they did n’t hear any commotion.

A woman in her 60s who did not want to be named said,” The police did n’t tell us anything.” The event is quite surprising, according to another resident in her 30s who claims that the block has always been calm.

At around 8.25 am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) claimed to have received a call for assistance.

An SCDF medic declared one person dead at the scene, and another was taken to the National University Hospital, it was added.

On Sunday, the suspect may be charged with murder in jury. &nbsp, Death is a crime that carries the death penalty.