Man, 32, argues with wife & locks himself in Ang Mo Kio flat, gets apprehended under Mental Health Act
It was assessed that the man might pose a danger to himself, the police said.
On September 8, a 32-year-old man allegedly locked himself inside his Ang Mo Kio flat for nearly a full day following a disagreement with his wife. The incident unfolded on the fourth floor of Block 224 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.
The woman reportedly contacted the police after the argument and the couple had been discussing the possibility of divorce. The man's wife and their four children had since relocated to the third floor.
According to neighbors, the man had a history of drug abuse and had been jailed three times for related offenses. He was known for not sleeping at night and pacing around the area outside the block early in the morning. However, by the time of the incident, he had returned home from jail the previous year and had noticeably slimmed down, prompting speculation about potential drug use.
Upon receiving the call, the police entered the unit around 9pm and found the man inside. He was subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act, which permits law enforcement to apprehend individuals who may pose a danger to themselves or others due to mental health concerns and transport them for medical treatment. There were no reported injuries in this case.
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