A 48-year-old man was arrested following a violent altercation in Geylang on Monday morning. The incident left a 70-year-old victim fighting for his life in the hospital.
Police were alerted to the fight at Lorong 16 Geylang around 8:15 am. The location is a well-known red-light district near a private carpark and a religious association.
The 70-year-old man was found unconscious with stab wounds to his chest. He was rushed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, while the younger man was taken to Raffles Hospital.
Investigations reveal that both men were known to each other before the dispute. The 48-year-old suspect faces charges for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Officers cordoned off the pavement where bloodstains were visible near a rubbish bin. Forensics team members placed numbered evidence markers as they combed the scene for clues.
This stabbing occurs amid a reported rise in physical crime cases in Singapore. Local authorities continue to monitor knife-related incidents, which saw a slight increase through 2025.
