Two to be charged with murder after man dies following fight
The man was found injured outside his flat on Chin Swee Road and later died in hospital.
The man was found injured outside his unit at Block 51 Chin Swee Road.
This audio is generated by an AI tool.
SINGAPORE: Two men will be charged with murder with common intention over their alleged involvement in the death of a 56-year-old man, who died in hospital on Saturday (Nov 8) following a fight, said the police.
The two men, aged 58 and 59, know each other and will be charged in court on Sunday.
Another 36-year-old man, who is the victim's friend and had allegedly been involved in the fight, was arrested for fighting in a public space and is assisting with investigations.
Police officers received a call for assistance at Block 51 Chin Swee Road at about 3.10am on Saturday.
They found the 56-year-old man lying injured outside his unit and he was taken unconscious to hospital, where he died.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that four men were involved in a fight that arose from a dispute. During the fight, one of the men allegedly stabbed the 56-year-old man," said the police, adding that two knives were recovered and seized following the incident.
The 59-year-old man was also arrested for drug-related offences, which will be referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau, said the police.
Police investigations are ongoing.
The offence of murder with common intention carries the death penalty.
