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The Police have arrested a 44-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the murder of a 79-year-old woman. 

On 1 June 2025 at about 11.48am, the Police received a call for assistance at a residential unit along Fernvale Road. Upon Police’s arrival, officers found the 79-year-old woman lying motionless inside the unit. She was subsequently pronounced dead by SCDF paramedics at scene. 

The 44-year-old man was arrested at scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that both parties are known to each other. 

The man will be charged in court on 3 June 2025 with murder under Section 302(1) Penal Code 1871. The offence of murder carries the death penalty. 

Police investigations are ongoing.