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Man arrested within 6 hours for allegedly
stabbing another man in Yishun

A male victim was purportedly stabbed by an unknown man using a knife along Yishun Street 31. SCREENGRAB:
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Tay Hong Yi

PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO

SINGAPORE - A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another
man with a knife in Yishun Street 31 on Saturday (Oct 2).

The police said on Sunday that they were alerted about the incident at 11.40pm the
day before.

The victim, who suffered lacerations to his chest and shoulder, was conscious when
sent to hospital.
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The assailant fled the scene before the arrival of the police.

Officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the suspect and
arrested him within six hours of the reported crime after investigations.

The man will be charged in court on Monday with voluntarily causing hurt by
dangerous weapon.

If found guilty, he may be jailed for up to seven years, fined, caned or any
combination of these punishments.

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