by Elena Chong
AN ODD-JOB worker was charged on Thursday with the murder of a
70-year-old man at People's Park Complex Food Centre earlier in the
week.
Lee Beng Chuan, 57, allegedly caused the death of Mr Heng Teck
Hong at the food centre in New Market Road between 7.45pm and
8.21pm on Tuesday Jan 11.
Mr Heng was apparently punched after taking a swig of beer at
the food centre.
Known by his neighbours in Chin Swee Road as the 'Spiderman
uncle', he was reported in 2008 to have insisted on climbing in and
out of his one-room flat via the staircase landing, as he often
lost his keys.
Lee, who was arrested at Petir Road on Wednesday, was remanded
for a week at Central police station for investigation.
If convicted of murder, he faces the mandatory death
penalty.