Spate of knife incidents sparks in Singapore calls for security checks, controls over access to blades

Knife incidents in (clockwise from top left) Pasir Ris Plaza, Orchard Central, Elias Mall and the Commonwealth area took place over a matter of weeks. - PHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR, SHINTARO TAY, SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS, KELVIN CHNG

SINGAPORE: After four separate incidents over a matter of weeks from December 2023 left more than a dozen people with injuries, Mohamed Ali found himself wondering if knife crimes were becoming rampant.

The 49-year-old, who works in the security industry, said his social media feeds made him more aware of violent disputes and fuelled his worries.