Singaporean man on trial for attempted murder ran over foreigner he thought had implicated him in another case

Toh Sze Ee is accused of intending to cause fatal injuries, although he claims to have fallen asleep at the wheel. - Photo: Shin Min Daily News

SINGAPORE: A 51-year-old man who drove a rented van and ran over a 32-year-old Bangladeshi in Kaki Bukit went on trial for attempted murder.

Toh Sze Ee, a Singaporean, was acquainted with the victim, Hossen Selim, through their dealings in contraband cigarettes, the prosecution told the High Court on Thursday (Jan 15).