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SINGAPORE – The officer of the National Parks Board (NParks) who almost lost a finger in a cruel attack on the Sungei Serangoon Park Connector is out of the hospital and recovering at home.
Parliamentary Secretary for Home Affairs and National Development Sun Xueling shared the update on her Facebook page on Wednesday (May 13).
She said the officer nearly had his finger cut off in the attack, which also saw him suffer serious injuries to his chest, arm and hand.
The officer, who was performing safe distancing duties on May 4, needed emergency surgery after being repeatedly stabbed.
The unidentified officer was putting up signs in the park with a colleague when they encountered a man illegally cutting plants, according to a police statement released after the incident.
Singaporean Ahirrudin Al-Had Haji Arrifin also wore no mask, although it has been mandatory for everyone since April 14.
When approached, the 61-year-old man allegedly became aggressive and repeatedly stabbed the officer with a sharp instrument before fleeing by bicycle.
He was subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder. Ahirrudin is currently being sent for psychiatric evaluation.
In her post, Ms. Sun also included an email from the injured officer, expressing her gratitude for the support and encouragement she had been receiving.
He also said he was grateful that the surgery went well, adding that he will do everything possible to “recover from this and return as a better public servant.”
Ms. Sun said, “These are the people who are serving us on the front lines, thinking of us, exposing themselves, to protect us.
“I thank them and many other leaders for their sense of duty and sacrifice.”
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