SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday (Mar 13) night after a fire broke out at Block 105 Towner Road.
Police said they were alerted to the fire at 11.10pm.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA resident of Block 103 told CNA that he heard a commotion outside the neighbourhood police post at about 11.10pm.
Police officers arrest a man at Towner Road on Mar 13, 2020. (Photo: W Koh)
The eyewitness, who wanted to be identified as W Koh, said an "incendiary canister" was suspected to have been thrown into the police post. He reported hearing four "mild explosions in the midst of the fire".
Police officers arrest a man at Towner Road on Mar 13, 2020. (Photo: W Koh)
AdvertisementAdvertisementMr Koh said he also saw IS graffiti on several pillars and on the walls at the scene.
After putting out the blaze, firefighters appeared to search the remains for other incendiary devices, he said.
There was a silver van parked nearby, said Mr Koh, adding that the man could be heard shouting expletives.
Police said no injuries were reported and that investigations are ongoing.
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Police said they were alerted to the fire at 11.10pm.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA resident of Block 103 told CNA that he heard a commotion outside the neighbourhood police post at about 11.10pm.
The eyewitness, who wanted to be identified as W Koh, said an "incendiary canister" was suspected to have been thrown into the police post. He reported hearing four "mild explosions in the midst of the fire".
AdvertisementAdvertisementMr Koh said he also saw IS graffiti on several pillars and on the walls at the scene.
After putting out the blaze, firefighters appeared to search the remains for other incendiary devices, he said.
There was a silver van parked nearby, said Mr Koh, adding that the man could be heard shouting expletives.
Police said no injuries were reported and that investigations are ongoing.
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