A 50-year-old man will be charged in court on Wednesday (23 October), with the murder of a 41-year-old man who was found lying unconscious at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) void deck in Clementi on Monday.

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted to the incident at Block 311B Clementi Avenue 4 at approximately 5pm on Monday.

The 50-year-old man was detained at the scene and subsequently arrested, while the 41-year-old was taken unconscious to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where he later died.

Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that both individuals were known to each other.

Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao reported that the two men were involved in grassroots activities of the Trivelis Residents’ Network, which serves the Trivelis estate in Clementi Avenue 4.

Some residents indicated that the two had a history of disputes, with the suspect being known for frequent arguments.

On the afternoon of 21 October, shouts and screams shattered the peace of the estate as the suspect allegedly attacked the victim.

Residents reported witnessing the incident, which unfolded at the pick-up point between blocks 311B and 311C, directly in front of the Trivelis Residents’ Network office.

The victim, identified by The Straits Times as Mr Winson Khoo, had tripped near a drain about 20 metres away from the office when he was reportedly attacked by the suspect.

A woman, believed to be Mr Khoo’s wife, screamed during the assault as he lay on the ground. Witnesses stated that the attacker later turned his attention to the woman, chasing her as she fled in terror.

The woman sought refuge in a pre-school located at Block 311C. After the attack, the suspect walked to his black car at the pick-up point and drove into the multi-storey carpark, where he allegedly reversed repeatedly into another vehicle.

He was apprehended by the police as he was attempting to exit the carpark.

A 25-year-old woman is assisting police with investigations after a toddler was seen standing on the ledge of a third-storey HDB block in Canberra Road on 20 October 2024.

The footage shows a young boy, dressed in pyjamas, standing perilously on the ledge outside the window of a flat, seemingly unaware of the danger.

Some concerned onlookers on the ground floor were seen holding a blanket, preparing to catch the boy in case of a fall.

In the video, a man is seen walking carefully towards the toddler on the ledge.

Using his hands to stabilise himself against the wall, the man eventually reached the child and safely lifted him back into the flat through an open window.

His actions were praised by those watching the incident unfold.

An eyewitness, who shared details of the event on Facebook, stated that several residents had attempted to knock on the door of the boy’s home to alert anyone inside.

However, no one responded. After successfully returning the child inside, the rescuer realised there was an adult present in the flat.

Authorities were notified of the situation at approximately 11:50 a.m.

The Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to media queries, confirming that a three-year-old boy had been seen on the ledge before being rescued by a member of the public.

The toddler was taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital as a precautionary measure, although there were no immediate reports of injury.

A 25-year-old woman, believed to be linked to the case, is currently assisting with investigations. The police are looking into the matter as a potential case of negligence.

The SCDF praised the community’s quick actions during the incident and announced plans to recognise those involved in the rescue.

“Members of the public rendered assistance during the incident,” said a spokesperson for the SCDF.

“SCDF will be reaching out to commend them for their public spiritedness.”

The viral video has sparked discussions on child safety, with many expressing concern over how the toddler ended up on the ledge unsupervised.