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Eight youths including 12-year-old arrested for public nuisance in Hougang
Police have arrested eight youths, including a child, following an investigation into a prank that gained online attention. Preliminary investigations indicate the group had orchestrated the incident and publicised it on social media platforms.
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Eight youths, the youngest aged 12, have been arrested in connection with a public nuisance incident in Hougang, according to authorities. Police investigations revealed that the group had organised and executed a prank that was subsequently shared online across social media channels.
The arrests follow reports of the incident, which attracted public attention after being publicised digitally. Officers conducted preliminary investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the event and the involvement of each individual arrested.
The case highlights growing concerns among authorities regarding pranks and stunts staged specifically for online distribution, which can pose risks to public safety and order. Police have advised members of the public to avoid participating in such activities, noting that they may constitute offences under public nuisance laws.
Investigations into the matter remain ongoing, and further details regarding the specific nature of the prank and the charges being considered have not been disclosed at this stage.