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Man arrested after knife attack injures two at Prinsep Street
A 24-year-old man has been arrested following an incident in which two people were injured with a knife at Prinsep Street. The suspect fled the scene before being apprehended by authorities.
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Police responded to a report of a knife attack at Prinsep Street in Singapore's civic district on Tuesday. Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident, which occurred in the early evening hours.
The suspect, a 24-year-old male, left the scene immediately following the attack. Officers from the Singapore Police Force initiated a search and successfully apprehended the man shortly after. He remains in custody as investigations continue.
Both victims received medical attention for their injuries. The nature and severity of their wounds have not been disclosed by authorities. Police are conducting interviews with witnesses and gathering evidence from the scene.
The incident marks another violent crime in Singapore's central business district. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and are appealing for additional information from anyone who may have witnessed the attack.
Photo: Prinsep Street in Singapore, with the Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church, October 2025. GoAheadFan95 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).