7-9-2024 (SINGAPORE) A 41-year-old man has been apprehended and is set to face murder charges following the death of a 48-year-old woman at the popular Maxwell Food Centre, according to a statement released by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Saturday.
The incident, which has sent ripples through the usually peaceful community, unfolded in the early hours of 7 September 2024. At approximately 1:36 am, the suspect voluntarily presented himself at the Bukit Merah East Neighbourhood Police Centre, where he informed officers that he had stabbed a woman.
Acting swiftly on this information, police units were immediately dispatched to Maxwell Food Centre, located at 1 Kadayanallur Street. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim lying motionless at the scene. Despite prompt response, paramedics were unable to revive the woman and she was tragically pronounced dead at the location.
Initial investigations have revealed that the suspect and the victim were known to each other, adding a layer of complexity to this distressing case. The nature of their relationship and the circumstances leading to this violent encounter are currently under thorough investigation by the authorities.
The gravity of the situation is underscored by the severity of the charge the suspect now faces. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday to be formally charged with murder. Under Singapore’s stringent legal system, if found guilty, the accused could potentially face the death penalty, reflecting the serious nature of the alleged crime.
