SINGAPORE, March 18 — For the second time in less than a week, the police have arrested three male teenagers for their suspected involvement in a spitting incident in a shopping mall along Victoria Street, they said in a statement today. The youths — aged between 16 and 18 — were arrested on...
Covid-19: Three teens arrested for spitting on man from above in shopping mall; second such arrest in less than a weekThe police said the incident had caused alarm and annoyance. — TODAY file pic
The youths — aged between 16 and 18 — were arrested on Tuesday after the police had received a report on March 14 from a male victim who was hit by spittle when he was on the ground floor of the shopping mall. “The incident had caused alarm and annoyance to the victim, and happened at a time when Singapore is dealing with the Covid-19 situation, and infections can spread indirectly through contaminated surfaces,” said the police.
“The police take a serious view of such inconsiderate and irresponsible behaviour, especially in the current Covid-19 situation. Everyone needs to play their part by observing good personal hygiene and being socially responsible,” the police statement added.The offence of public nuisance under Section 290 of the Penal Code carries a fine of up to S$2,000 .
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