The Police are investigating five men and five women, aged between 18 and 25, for alleged non-compliance with safe distancing measures. A 25-year-old man from the group was also arrested for his alleged involvement in causing hurt by an act which endangers life or personal safety of others.
On 30 October 2021, the Police received a call for assistance at a hotel located along Newton Road. Investigations revealed that 10 persons had allegedly gathered for a birthday celebration in a hotel room. After the celebrations, the 25-year-old man had allegedly acted aggressively against two other persons from the group and caused injury to the two persons. The 25-year-old man was arrested for causing hurt by an act which endangers life or personal safety of others. The man is also being investigated for voluntarily causing hurt.
Police investigations against all 10 persons are ongoing. The hotel is also being investigated by the Singapore Tourism Board for alleged breach of safe management measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Individuals found guilty of the offence of causing hurt by an act which endangers life or personal safety of others, punishable under Section 337 of the Penal Code, are liable for a fine which may extend to $5,000, an imprisonment term which may extend to one year, or both. Individuals found guilty of the offence of voluntarily causing hurt, punishable under Section 323 of the Penal Code, are liable for a fine which may extend to $5,000, an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, or both.
Individuals found guilty of breaching the regulations under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 are liable for a fine not exceeding $10,000, an imprisonment term not exceeding six months, or both.
The Police take a serious view of irresponsible behaviour relating to non-compliance with safe distancing measures, and offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law. Members of the public are advised to take all prevailing safe distancing measures seriously.
Source: Singapore Police Force