Duo arrested for armed robbery
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SINGAPORE — The Singapore Police have arrested two men, aged 18 and 24, for their suspected involvement in a case of armed robbery with hurt, the police said in a statement on Sunday (Oct 16).
On Oct 14, at about 8 am, a 54-year-old man had reported to the police that he had been assaulted and robbed of his bag by two men at Lorong 10 in Geylang.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of Police cameras (POLCAMs), officers from Bedok Division established the identities of the suspects and arrested the 24-year-old and the 18-year-old men at about 2pm and 3.40pm, respectively.
The police also said both suspects will be charged in Court with the offence of Armed Robbery with Hurt. If convicted, the pair can face an imprisonment term of not less than five years and not more than 20 years and shall also be punished with caning of not less than 12 strokes.
