{
  "id": 17927,
  "title": "Man arrested for allegedly shooting marbles at birds and damaging window in Woodlands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/man-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-marbles-at-birds-and-damaging",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T00:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-marbles-at-birds-and-damaging-window-in-woodlands"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 2, the police in Woodlands released a statement regarding the arrest of a 56-year-old man for allegedly committing a rash act. The incident occurred on July 28 when the suspect allegedly used a catapult to shoot marbles at birds and subsequently damaged a bedroom window in a residential unit at Block 664 Woodlands Ring Road.\n\nUpon receiving reports of the damaged window, officers from the Woodlands Police Division conducted ground investigations. They identified the suspect and arrested him on August 1. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the man had used a catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds. One of the projectiles struck the window of the residential unit, causing damage.\n\nAs part of the investigation, the police seized a catapult along with various marbles and pebbles. The man will face charges in court on August 3 for the offense of rash act. Should he be found guilty, he could face penalties including imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to $2,500, or both.",
  "summary": "A catapult and an assortment of marbles and pebbles were seized.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/17927.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Man arrested after marble fired from catapult allegedly damages Woodlands flat window",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/man-arrested-after-marble-fired-from-catapult-allegedly-damages",
        "published": "2026-08-02T00:31:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}