Although weird incidents in public don’t happen often, when it does, it could prove dangerous.
A man in Singapore who was seen swinging a sword at cars and passers-by along Buangkok Crescent yesterday (14 March) has been arrested by the police.
In a number of video that have been circulating online, the man who was wearing a dark-coloured tank top and long pants, was seen walking on the road dragging a long sword and swinging it at several cars passing by.
He then approached a bystander on the roadside who was waiting for the traffic light, and attempted to swing his sword at the man’s neck.
The bystander flinched and protected himself with a shopping bag. The man then charged at him, only to slip and fall to the ground.
They struggled on the ground before a few other passers-by joined in to help subdue the man by putting their weight on him.
It is unknown whether the sword was sharp or blunt and if the man had any form of mental illness.
Arrested by police
According to Today, the police said that the man damaged at least 3 cars outside Buangkok Square shopping centre.
The police responded to the incident at around 1:55pm, and arrested the man for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon.
He was seen approaching one car and pointing the tip of the sword at the front passenger window. The driver drove off and the man swung the sword, which appeared to hit the vehicle’s rear.
He was then seen walking on the opposite side of the road and appeared to hit another passing vehicle.
The police added that the man, as well as 2 members of the public, had sustained minor injuries.
If found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, the man may be jailed for up to 3 years and caned not fewer than 6 strokes.
For criminal intimidation, the man could be jailed for up to 2 years, fined, or both.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Ng Ling Ling, shared on Facebook that she has asked the police to step up patrolling and safety measures in the area.
“I’m especially heartened to know that 5 members of the public dashed forward to help and managed to pin down the suspect, while awaiting for police to arrive,” she added.
“Their brave and selfless acts are truly commendable and exemplary.”
Watch the video below:
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