Singapore student charged with murder of schoolmate had attempted suicide (update)


Students standing outside the school hall at River Valley High School, on July 19, 2021. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.

The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age.

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