A 64-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon after allegedly hitting a 54-year-old Filipina with a hammer near Ang Mo Kio MRT station, Singapore.
The incident took place at 4:20pm on July 22, when the victim, who works as a domestic helper in Singapore, was picnicking with several friends on a lawn outside Ang Mo Kio MRT station, Lianhe Wanbao (Singapore) reported.
The suspect, a Singaporean of Malay origin, appeared drunk and, as he walked past the group, took a hammer from his bag and, in an unprovoked attack, used it to strike the victim on the head twice.
The maid, who remained conscious, was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment to head injuries, while the suspect fled to a coffee shop on Ang Mo Kio Avenue. Witnesses said he appeared to be extremely drunk, and continued to consume alcohol.
At around 5pm, police officers arrested the man, who was seen yelling and shouting.
The accused will be charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. If convicted, he could face a jail term of up to seven years.
I hope he gets a long sentence.
Despite being drunk, the fact that he carried a hammer along with him appears that he was prepared to hurt someone.
Even if he managed to have an excuse for the hammer, he could have killed the lady with it.
I hope the judge consider that.
Suspect? Either he did it or didn’t. They are witnesses.
OMG
I agree to that sir…
Why nowadays Singaporean like mad dog, struggling for more Kiasu, Haaaaa !
It’s cruel man ????
Yes ,,sir she deserves to be in prison it’s an old folk but doesn’t have a good heart ????
Omg must beat his head also a hummer
Babette Vasquez she???
He’s not pure Singaporean.
I agree with 7 years Jail plus 50,000.00 SGD compensation for the victim