Man, 56, found dead in Toa Payoh flat when neighbour notices foul smell after 2 days

A 56-year-old man was discovered deceased within his Toa Payoh flat after a neighbor observed an absence of two days. The neighbor, noticing the lights were off and a foul odor emanating from the apartment, alerted the authorities via a passer-by. Upon receiving the call for assistance at Block 52 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh around 9:50am on November 11, the police confirmed their presence at the scene. The 56-year-old man was found unconscious in the residence and was pronounced dead at the location.

Upon investigation, the police identified no signs of foul play. A Shin Min reporter who visited the scene reported the door of the locked unit was slightly ajar, the upper half of the window louvres were open, and a strong scent still permeated the air. Outside, a bicycle and a power-assisted bicycle were parked.

The neighbor, who has resided in the vicinity for 20 years, confirmed that the deceased man lived alone and frequently utilized his bicycle to commute to work. He recounted that the man was engaged in odd jobs and did not have a permanent employment. The neighbor further revealed that the man had resided in the apartment for a considerable period, often sharing the living arrangement with his mother and younger brother.

Their relationship was strained following their mother's demise, leading to the brother's departure. He added that the man was typically solitary, rarely encountering visitors, and the brother never paid a visit. The man adhered to a consistent routine: commuting to work during the day, and engaging in television dramas or radio listening at home during the evenings.