On 8 October, at around 3pm, a Chinese man wearing only his underwear and brandishing a small knife, caused a commotion at the security counter in Textile Centre along Jalan Sultan.
The man even resorted to self-harm with the knife before being subdued and arrested by the police.
Here’s what happened.
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Man in Underwear Arrested After Arming Himself With Knife in Textile Centre at Jalan Sultan
According to a video circulating online, the half-naked man can be seen standing at the security counter, repeatedly striking the countertop with a small knife while shouting, “Goodbye Singapore flag.”
He then turns to face the mall’s entrance and suddenly raises both hands as police officers arrive on the scene.
Several police officers slowly approach the man, with one officer holding a Taser and loudly commanding the man to put down the knife and lie down.
As the officers draw near, the man immediately stands still with his hands behind his back and kneels on the ground as instructed. Two officers with shields move closer, while two others step forward to apprehend him.
One officer grabs the man’s shoulders, pressing him down to the ground, while the others swiftly follow, working together to control his limbs. Another officer takes out handcuffs and secures the man’s hands behind his back.
The police confirmed that they had received a report and, upon arrival, found a 56-year-old man holding a knife. The man was arrested for possessing an offensive weapon. He had self-inflicted injuries and was sent to the hospital conscious.
What Happened
A man who who works at a tea stall told Shin Min Daily News that the man had made quite a commotion at the security counter, attracting many onlookers.
Another staff member said that the man had entered through the back door wearing only his underwear and holding a small knife. “He didn’t attack anyone, just shouted loudly, and was cooperative when the police arrived.”
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The staff also revealed that the man did not exhibit any extreme behaviour but had injured himself with the knife during the incident without harming others.
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