A man has been charged with attempted murder after using a flamethrower on police officers at Pasir Ris Park in a brazen attack that left one officer injured.
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A man called police with false information to lure them to a park, then attacked officers with a flamethrower. Police shot him to stop the attack. He now faces attempted murder charges and could go to jail for life if convicted.
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👍 👎 Vote ↓A shocking incident at Pasir Ris Park has left Singapore reeling as a man faces attempted murder charges for a flamethrower attack on police officers.
According to The Straits Times, a man named Timothy Heng Shengxian has been charged with attempted murder after a shocking incident at Pasir Ris Park.
The attack happened on 8 Nov 2024, between 6.26am and 6.28am, at the Mangrove Boardwalk.
Heng, who is 42 years old, allegedly used a flamethrower on Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Chee Xiu Quan.
The police got a call around 6am about a woman sitting on a ledge at an observation tower.
Four police officers went to the park but didn’t find anyone in the bird-watching tower.
The officers found Heng in a nearby hut.
He allegedly lit a device and shot flames at the officers.
The police told Heng to stop and drop the device, but he kept moving towards them.
A 30-year-old police officer then shot Heng.
After the shooting, police arrested Heng and found a knife near him.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Around 6am | Police receive call about woman at park |
| 6.26am – 6.28am | Flamethrower attack occurs |
| After 6.28am | Heng shot and arrested |
Heng suffered wounds on his left forearm and abdomen.
He was taken to hospital for surgery.
A 24-year-old police officer also got hurt during the incident.
This officer had scrapes and was treated at the scene.
The Straits Times reported that Heng had allegedly called the police with false information.
He did this to lure the officers to the park, planning to harm them.
Heng already had a warrant for his arrest from 6 November 2024.
This was because he didn’t go to court for another incident.
The previous incident was about violent behavior at a restaurant.
Heng was charged with attempted murder on 9 November 2024.
This happened in a hospital where he was being treated.
If found guilty, Heng could face severe punishment.
The Straits Times stated, “If found guilty of attempted murder, he could be jailed for life, or jailed for up to 20 years with fine and/or caning.”
Heng’s case will be heard again on 29 November 2024.
Heng was involved in another incident on 8 September 2023.
He allegedly punched a man named Mr Lim at Century Square mall.
This attack caused Mr Lim to have a broken nose bone.
Heng already faced charges for causing serious harm and harassment from this incident.
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