The Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of mischief by fire.
On 8 May 2022 at 12.09am, the Police were alerted to a case of fire at 31 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh. Following a dispute, the man allegedly went to his neighbour’s HDB flat and poured kerosene at the doorstep before setting the door on fire with a lighter. The fire was promptly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, the man was arrested on the same day.
The man will be charged in court on 9 May 2022 with mischief by fire with intent to destroy a house under Section 436 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries a life imprisonment sentence or a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police have zero tolerance against acts that endanger the lives or safety of others and will not hesitate to take action against those who blatantly disregard the law.
Source: Singapore Police Force