A 43-year-old man has been detained for biting a police officer while he was being detained, according to the Singapore Police Force ( SPF ) on Thursday ( Jul 25 ).
When customers authorities ordered the van’s driver to stop for investigations on Java Road on Wednesday at 1.40pm, close to the Golden Mile Complex.
The man, yet,” sped off dangerously” before stopping his truck at the intersection of Geylang Road and Sims Way to make a first-class footpath. Soldiers pursued him and managed to halt him along Lorong 9 Geylang.
He bit one of the soldiers on his left forearm while the soldiers were attempting to prosecute the man, according to SPF. The agent managed to defeat and arrest the man along with another officer despite his injuries.
The 35-year-old commander who was bitten suffered a gash on his remaining shoulder. According to SPF, he was taken to the hospital and later given a three-day health left.
The suspect may be charged in court on Friday with hazardous driving, operating a vehicle without a valid license, and deliberately injuring a public servant to prevent him from performing his duties.
The driver attacked and hurt police officers as they carried out their duties, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner Daniel Tan, the captain of Transportation Police.
By driving dangerously and without a valid driving license, he even endangered the health of all other road users. He may bear the full price for his deeds and will be dealt with heavily in accordance with the law.
Police” will never hesitate to take immediate action against such violent acts of violence against officers officers,” SPF continued.
The Transportation Police also takes a very serious look at drivers who drive in a way that compromises both their health and that of other street people. Those who choose to circumvent traffic regulations will be dealt with securely.
A man who is found guilty of deliberately causing harm to a public servant in order to prevent him from performing his duties may be imprisoned for up to seven years, fined, or caned.
For dangerous driving, he faces a jail term of up to 12 months or a fine of up to S$ 5, 000 ( US$ 3, 700 ), or both.
Driving without a valid driver’s license is likewise prohibited, along with a fine of up to S$ 10,000 or both, as well as three years in jail.