Man Arrested For Mischief By Fire With Intent To Cause Damage To Property

The Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of mischief by fire with intent to cause damage to property.

On 15 August 2024 at about 2.10am, the Police were alerted to a case of fire at the void deck of a residential block located along Admiralty Link where eight bicycles and three Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) were burnt.

Through follow up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 16 August 2024. A lighter and a box of fire starters which the man had purportedly used to commit the offence were seized as case exhibits.

The man will be charged in court on 17 August 2024 with the offence of mischief by fire with intent to cause damage under Section 435 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of mischief by fire with intent to cause damage carries an imprisonment term up to 7 years and shall also be liable to a fine.

The Police have zero tolerance against acts that endanger the lives or safety of others and will not hesitate to take action against those who blatantly disregard the law.

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