Man wielding sword in Singapore arrested; at least three cars damaged


The man allegedly swung the sword towards members of the public and damaged at least three cars. - SCREENGRABS FROM ROADS.SG/FACEBOOK

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A man has been arrested for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon on Monday (March 14).

The police said in a statement that at about 1.55pm on Monday they responded to a call for assistance regarding a man wielding a sword near Buangkok Square mall.

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