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The Police have arrested a 30-year-old male Indian national for his suspected involvement in the attempted murder of a 30-year-old female Indonesian national.

On 11 February 2026 at about 7.05am, the Police were alerted to a case of assault at a residential unit along Sims View.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the 30-year-old man had allegedly attacked the 30-year-old woman with an axe. The man was subsequently arrested by the Police. The woman sustained injuries and was conveyed to the hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment. Both parties are known to each other.

The man will be charged in court on 13 February 2026 with attempted murder under Section 307 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of attempted murder where hurt is caused to any person by such act carries a punishment of life imprisonment and caning, or imprisonment for a term which may extend to 20 years and fine or caning, or both.

Police investigations are ongoing.