Boy filmed throwing plastic bag off Cove LRT station platform, SBS Transit lodges police report
SBS Transit labelled it as an "act of mischief".
On September 27, SBS Transit lodged a police report after a boy was caught flinging a plastic bag containing unidentified items off the Cove LRT station platform. The incident was captured on video and posted online the following day, September 28. The footage shows the boy punching the bag a few times before throwing it off the platform.
SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu confirmed that the operator was aware of the incident, which occurred around 11pm. While train service on the Punggol LRT's east loop continued during this time, SBS Transit took the matter seriously due to its potential public safety implications. The report was filed, and investigations are ongoing.
Additionally, CCTV footage revealed that the boy was likely part of a group of five, with four individuals evading fare payment by not tapping in at the station's fare gates. This act constitutes fare evasion, an offence, and SBS Transit is actively investigating the matter. The police have also confirmed receiving the report and are actively investigating the incident.
Public reactions to the video were overwhelmingly critical of the boy's actions, with many expecting swift police action.
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