88-year-old man found dead at Toa Payoh block
An 88-year-old man was found dead at Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on Thursday morning (May 19).
In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 9.53pm.
The elderly man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.
Stomper Wei Sien said he heard about the incident from a fruit stall at Block 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8. He later passed by the scene on his way home and saw blood on the ground.
Sharing a video and a photo with Stomp, Wei Sien added: "The blood was not dry yet and still there at 5am.
"May the deceased rest in peace and condolences to his family."
Police investigations are ongoing.
HELPLINES:
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
- Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222
- Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928
- Shan You Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 6741-0078
- Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: www.eC2.sg
- Tinkle Friend: 1800-2744-788
Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222
Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928
Shan You Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 6741-0078
Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: www.eC2.sg
Tinkle Friend: 1800-2744-788
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