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Man arrested following lengthy police stand-off in Ang Mo Kio
Police concluded a two-and-a-half-hour stand-off at a residential flat in Ang Mo Kio on Tuesday after securing the arrest of a man. Officers recovered a knife during the incident.
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The Singapore Police Force responded to reports at the Housing and Development Board flat, where officers engaged in negotiations with the individual over an extended period. The stand-off, which lasted approximately two hours and thirty minutes, concluded with the man's arrest.
During the operation, police secured a knife at the scene as part of their response to the incident. The successful resolution saw the suspect taken into custody without further incident.
Police investigations into the matter are ongoing. Members of the public with information are encouraged to contact the Police hotline at 1800-2255-4444 or submit details via the iWitness portal at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.