The Police have arrested a 33-year-old Australian man for mischief by fire with intent to cause damage to property on 12 December 2024 at Changi Airport.
On 12 December 2024 at about 2.15am, the Police were alerted to a case of a violent male passenger at Changi Airport Terminal 2 holding room. The man was allegedly verbally abusive towards the auxiliary police officers after his demand for a cigarette was denied. Prior to police arrival, he allegedly removed the curtain blinds from the room and set it on fire using his lighter, threatening to spread the flames if his demand was not met. The fire was subsequently extinguished by officers from Airport Police Division. During the engagement, the man also discharged a fire extinguisher towards the officers. The man was eventually arrested by the Police.
The man will be charged on 13 December 2024 with the offence of mischief by fire with intent to cause damage under Section 435 of the Penal Code 1871. Investigations against him for other criminal offences are on-going.
The offence of mischief by fire with intent to cause damage under Section 435 of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term up to seven years and shall also be liable to a fine.
Commander of Airport Police Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police M. Malathi said, “The Police have zero tolerance against such brazen acts of violence against police officers and acts that endanger the lives or safety of others. We will not hesitate to take firm action against those who blatantly disregard the law. Our officers responded swifty and decisively according to the situation in ensuring the safety of others in the room and prevented the incident from further escalation. Airport Police remains committed to keeping our airports safe and secure”.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
12 December 2024 @ 10:25 PM