Slashed over missing phone
A DISPUTE over a missing cellphone led to a slashing and has
left a 23-year-old man in hospital.
Three male teenagers - aged 13, 15 and 18 - have been arrested
in connection with the incident on Wednesday in Yishun.The Straits
Times understands that the victim knew his attackers.
Police said they received a call just before 6pm asking for help
at Block 362, Yishun Ring Road.
The victim had injuries to his head and arms but was conscious
when he was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
This slashing is the latest in a number of attacks involving
young people in the last two months.
Two gang-related slashings in Downtown East and Bukit Panjang
left a 19-year-old polytechnic student dead and seven youngsters
injured respectively.
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Such a young age and they already know how to slash pple.
