Man to be charged with murdering his two-year-old child in Rivervale Crescent

Gavel And Handcuffs On The Law Book Over The Wooden Table Background
Gavel And Handcuffs On The Law Book Over The Wooden Table Background

SINGAPORE — A 34-year-old man will be charged with murder on Tuesday (18 June) after his two-year-old child was found lying motionless in a flat in Rivervale Crescent, the police said on Monday.

The police responded to a call for help at Block 163B Rivervale Crescent on Sunday at 10.24pm, and found the child in the bedroom of a unit in the block upon arrival.

After being taken to Sengkang General Hospital, the child was pronounced dead at 12.28am on Monday. The police didn’t specify the gender of the child.

The man, who was found injured in the bedroom, was arrested.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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