Woman allegedly murdered in Compassvale flat

Police officers gathered outside the sixth-storey Compassvale flat where an alleged murder took place. - TheStraitsTimes/ANN

SINGAPORE: A woman was believed to have been murdered on Sunday afternoon in her Compassvale flat.

A male suspect, believed to be the victim's husband, was led away in cuffs at 7.20pm. Details of how the alleged crime happened are still unclear.

When The Straits Times arrived at about 6pm, a police cordon was up. About 20 police officers were seen outside the sixth floor unit at Block 296C, Compassvale Crescent.

Neighbours say the unit is inhabited by an elderly couple in their 60s, who have two daughters.

One neighbour, who wanted to be known only as Koh, said the couple was friendly and would often wave and greet neighbours.

"We always see them going together for breakfast," said Koh, 60. - TheStraitsTimes/Ann