Unexpected Anchor in Chinatown’s Alleyway
Picture a usual tidy back‑alley in Chinatown — cold drizzle, faint incense, a wretched pile of crates and the ever‑watchful cardboard pickers. On Monday, the routine was upended by an undeniably bizarre sight: a naked 37‑year‑old drifting asleep inside a rubbish bin.
Discovery by a Veteran Cardboard Collector
Enter 70‑year‑old Deborah, a seasoned cardboard collector. She’d been scouring the alleys of New Bridge Road for 20 years before she spotted the most alarming scene of her career.
“While I was picking out old coupons, I noticed that the bin wasn’t covered. The moment I peeked inside, I realized there was a man lying down. I was terrified – I felt like a ghost in the wallpaper!” she admitted, speaking Mandarin to the Shin Min Daily News.
Inciting a Rapid Response
Deborah didn’t waste a second. She fetched a nearby cleaner and shouted for help. Within minutes the cleaner dialed 911, and soon the police arrived.
“When the cops arrived, they carefully lowered the bin and lifted that skinny, naked man out of it,” the cleaner recounted. “He was in a stupor but still conscious.”
Emergency Measures
- Emergency medical crew rushed the man to Singapore General Hospital.
- Later, authorities detained him on suspicion of drug‑related offences.
- Police are now conducting a full investigation into the circumstances.
How the Incident Unfolds in the Mail
After the incident was reported, The New Paper released a brief but telling account that: the man was Singaporean, his clothing discarded beside the bin, and he was taken to the hospital with the help of ambulance. TNP’s investigation is ongoing, with a talk of pressing charges for drug offences.
Takeaway
It turns out that sometimes your neighbourhood’s oddities are led by older, wise citizens scouring for cardboard. Who knew that a simple alley could become a humanitarian drama in just minutes?
