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A 76-year-old man was detained after locking himself inside a residential unit in Block 38C Bendemeer Road on February 10.
Stompers Irfan Y Anonymous alerted Stomp to the incident and shared the videos they took.
In the videos, police and officers from the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) are on the scene. Officers are seen installing a network and security air pack on the block.
Several spectators also gather at the foot of the block to watch.
The man is later seen being escorted to a police car.
In response to a query from Stomp, police said they were conducting an operation at the location to follow up on a case of criminal intimidation around 4 pm.
“The 76-year-old man, who is believed to be involved in the case, refused to listen to repeated calls from officers to open the door and locked himself inside his residential unit in said block,” said a police spokesman. .
“As it was assessed that the man could pose a danger to himself and possibly others, officers took the necessary precautions and exercised restraint while attacking the man.”
At around 11:30 p.m., police officers managed to enter the unit and detained the man under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act and he was subsequently referred to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for further evaluation.
No injuries were reported and investigations into the man’s alleged involvement in the criminal intimidation case are ongoing.
