Man, 47, throws bicycle from 20th floor Bukit Batok unit, locks himself at home in 6-hour police standoff
He was eventually arrested for committing a rash act.
On September 21, a 47-year-old man living in Block 393 of Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 began throwing various items from his 20th-floor apartment. The discarded belongings included shoes, a bicycle, a sofa cushion, and a child's scooter. Neighbors reported the man's actions to the police, who received emergency calls around 11 a.m.
Upon arrival, the police discovered that the man had barricaded himself inside his unit and refused to open the door. Authorities deemed him a danger to himself and called in the Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit, and the Singapore Civil Defence Force's Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team. The crew deployed safety air packs and rappelled from the man's unit as a precaution.
A cordon was established around the block, approximately the size of half a basketball court, to ensure public safety. Despite the restricted area, many residents remained outside to observe the unfolding situation. Around 2:25 p.m., a shirtless man appeared at a window on the 20th floor, initially seen sitting on a sofa in the living room before moving to the window.
He was seen muttering to himself and eventually returned inside the building. The police later entered the apartment through force, sawing through the metal gate at the front door. No injuries were reported. Ongoing police investigations are being conducted.
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