A 25-year-old man died following an early-morning brawl near Kim San Leng Eating House along Verdun Road on 22 September. Following his death, six suspects are to be charged for their alleged involvement in his murder, police said in a 23 September release.
Background
Police received a call for assistance along Verdun Road on 22 September at about 4:05 am. Two men, aged 24 and 25, were found unconscious and taken to the hospital, where the 25-year-old man subsequently passed away. The police release stated that a 22-year-old man will be charged in court with murder. Additionally, three men, aged between 20 and 23, and two women, both aged 24, will be charged with the offence of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon.
Bloodstains on pavement outside hotel
The Straits Times reported that following the brawl, bloodstains were splattered on the pavement outside Novotel Singapore hotel. Police cordoned off the area from Novotel Singapore hotel at Kitchener Road to the perimeter of Mustafa Centre and Sam Leong Road. Evidence cards were placed by slippers strewn aside at Kim San Leng Eating House and the back alley of Sam Leong Street Chicken Rice restaurant. Police investigations are ongoing.
Charges and suspects
The six individuals charged on 23 September for their suspected involvement in the murder include a 22-year-old man facing a murder charge. The other five suspects, three men aged between 20 and 23 and two women aged 24, are charged with rioting while armed with a deadly weapon. The police have not released the names of the suspects.
Community impact and ongoing investigation
The incident has shocked the local community, with many expressing concerns over safety in the area. The police have assured the public that they are conducting a thorough investigation to bring all responsible parties to justice. They have also increased patrols in the vicinity to prevent further incidents. The authorities are urging anyone with information related to the brawl to come forward to assist in the investigation.
