Bang‑Bang! A 77‑Year‑Old’s Knife‑Saga Rocks Bendemeer Road
In a scene straight out of a crime‑thriller, a 77‑year‑old gentleman found himself arrested on Wednesday, 16th March for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon. The drama unfolded at 29 Bendemeer Road around 6:55 pm.
What Went Down?
- The police received multiple calls reporting a shouting match between two men.
- One of them brandished a chopper—yes, the same club you see in sword‑fight fandoms.
- Both fled before the force arrived, leaving their scuffle to the CCTV lenses.
- Thanks to those trusty cameras, the chopper‑wielding elder was nabbed within two hours.
During the preliminary findings, authorities said the man “swung” the chopper at the other guy but, miraculously—no one got cut. He’s slated to appear in court this Friday.
Penalties in Play
More Knife‑Kicks Earlier This Week
On Monday, three separate blade incidents rattled the city. Three men now face charges.
1⃣ Sword‑Wielding Delinquent
- Location: Buangkok Square Mall
- Time: ~1:55 pm
- Action: Fired a sword at pedestrians and cars.
- Charge: Voluntarily causing hurt with a samurai sword (one count).
2⃣ Razor‑Rapper
- Location: Strathmore Avenue
- Time: ~6:20 pm
- Action: Slashed two people with a razor blade.
- Charge: Voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons (two counts).
3⃣ Knife‑Thrower at a Police Officer
- Location: Bukit Batok
- Time: after 9 pm
- Action: Threw a knife that clipped an officer’s right cheek.
- Aftermath: Police raided his home and seized the knife plus five more.
- Charges: Voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant, offensive weapon in public, and abetting possession of offensive weapons.
These events serve as a stark reminder that knives, whether knights’ artifacts or modern blades, can still turn any street corner into a scene from a bad movie.
This article first appeared in The Straits Times. Reproduction requires permission.
