S'pore PR, 41, assaults mother, 74, & threatens brother, 45, with knife after they didn't consult him on home renovation
He also accused his brother of calling him fat.
A 41-year-old Singaporean man, Chen Chen Xi, was sentenced to four months and two weeks in jail after assaulting his 74-year-old mother and threatening his 45-year-old brother with a knife. The incident took place in May 2026, when Chen, a permanent resident, was living with his family in the Bukit Panjang area. The argument stemmed from his dissatisfaction over the family's decision to renovate their home without his input.
On May 24, he reportedly assaulted his mother, hitting her on the head and arm, and threatened his brother, saying he would kill them both if they entered the kitchen. His actions continued the following day, with Chen punching his mother three times and stomping on her feet. He was arrested later that evening and admitted to the charges in court.
A psychiatric report revealed that Chen suffered from schizophrenia at the time of the crime, which influenced his actions.
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