63-year-old man found dead at foot of Telok Blangah block, no foul play suspected

SINGAPORE: A 63-year-old man was found dead at the foot of Block 76 Telok Blangah Drive on the night of May 20.

According to eyewitnesses in the area, a blue police tent had been set up at the foot of the block, and multiple police vehicles were seen parked nearby.

Several residents gathered quietly at the scene, with many expressing shock at the incident.

In response to media queries, the police confirmed they were alerted to the incident at around 10pm. Upon arrival, the man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block.

A paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) pronounced him dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play, police said. Investigations are ongoing.

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