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Malaysian man, 33, arrested for slapping elderly woman, others at Singapore Life Church

According to reports, Singapore police said on Sunday that they received a call for assistance at around 9.10 am at Singapore Life Church.

Updated 5 months ago · Published on 04 May 2026 1:01PM

Malaysian man, 33, arrested for slapping elderly woman, others at Singapore Life Church
Officers later established that he had slapped several people and left before the police arrived - May 4, 2026

A 33-YEAR-old Malaysian man has been arrested after allegedly slapping several people at a church in central Singapore, leaving an elderly woman injured and requiring hospital treatment.

According to reports, Singapore police said on Sunday that they received a call for assistance at around 9.10 am at Singapore Life Church.

When officers arrived, the man had already left the premises.

Officers later established that he had slapped several people and left before the police arrived.

A 66-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she was found bleeding. She was allegedly slapped near the eye area by the man.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is known to the church and had caused a nuisance there a few times.

Officers later identified and arrested the 33-year-old Malaysian man and are investigating. – May 4, 2026

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