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The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of cases of mischief by fire with intent to cause damage to property.

On 25 July 2024 at about 8.20am, the Police were alerted of a case where posters put up by the Town Council, near to the lift landing of a residential block located along Tampines Avenue 9, were burnt. There were also burn-marks on the walls at the staircase landing and rubbish chute. Subsequently, there were two other police reports received regarding similar modus operandi at the same block on 26 July 2024 and 27 July 2024 respectively.

Through ground enquiries and follow up investigations, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 28 July 2024. A lighter which was purportedly used to set the fire was seized as case exhibit.

The 27-year-old man will be charged in court on 29 July 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 seven 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.

Photo of case exhibit ▼

Photo of burnt posters ▼

Photo of burnt marks at rubbish chute area ▼