Man charged for mosque fire at UOB Plaza in Singapore
A 50-year-old man has been charged in Singapore for allegedly attempting to set fire to a mosque at UOB Plaza. The fire was quickly extinguished by a bystander, and the suspect was identified through security footage.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns and the swift response of law enforcement and citizens in maintaining social order.
Police said they were alerted to a fire outside a mosque at 80 Raffles Place at around 9pm on Sept 25.
Listen Summarise A 50-year-old Chinese man is charged for allegedly starting a fire at the entrance of Masjid Moulana Mohamed Ali in UOB Plaza on Sept 25. He placed an oil tin and set fire to an undergarment, but the fire was quickly extinguished by a member of the public with no injuries reported. Police identified and arrested the man using camera footage and seized a lighter; he faces up to one year imprisonment, a fine, or both for causing a dangerous fire. AI generated
SINGAPORE – A 50-year-old Chinese man will be charged in court on Sept 26 for allegedly causing a fire at the entrance of a mosque.
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