Jail for training officer who pushed woman with intellectual disability, causing knee injuries
The offender was angered that the victim had not followed instructions.
A 21-year-old female training officer in Singapore was jailed for 14 weeks for pushing a person with intellectual disability, resulting in her suffering a dislocated knee and multiple fractures. The offender, Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi, pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt to a vulnerable individual. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, at a social service agency where Amira worked.
She was angered that the victim, who had an intellectual disability and was known to be vulnerable under Section 74 of the Penal Code, did not follow instructions given by trainers. Despite being reminded not to assist the man during lunch, Amira approached the victim and pushed her once. The victim fell to the ground and hit a foam structure behind her, crying out in pain.
Amira continued to scold her, then helped her back to her seat. The victim was taken to a hospital and diagnosed with a dislocated knee and several fractures. She was fitted with a hinged knee brace for six weeks and received medical expenses and compensation from the organization. Amira was arrested in November 2025 and charged for her actions, facing up to five years in jail and a fine of S$10,000, with the potential for double punishment due to the victim's vulnerability.
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