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Bail revoked for Briton who refused to wear mask on MRT

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Singapore — A man, who went viral on social media for refusing to wear a mask while on the MRT, was given a fresh charge on Monday (Jul 19) for a similar offence. His bail was also revoked because he violated the conditions.

British man Benjamin Glynn, 40, was handed a new charge for failing to wear a mask outside the State Courts on Jul 2.

On that day, Glynn appeared in court for one count each of failing to wear a mask without reasonable excuse, public nuisance and using threatening words towards a public servant.

Glynn’s S$5,000 bail was also revoked on Monday, and he was remanded in custody. It was stipulated on his bail conditions established on Jul 2 that he was not to commit another offence while out on bail.

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However, he appeared without a mask and only wore it after court officers told him to. The judge also had to remind Glynn twice to wear his mask properly.

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On May 7, Glynn was filmed explaining to passengers around him in the MRT why he believes masks are pointless.

Despite being offered a mask from another passenger, he refused and said he would never wear one.

After spending 28 hours in a cell, Glynn was charged with a public nuisance offence. He also claims that officers had informed him he faces up to six months in jail if found guilty.

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In Singapore, anyone caught not wearing a face mask when in public faces a fine of S$300 for the first offence and S$1,000 if they do it again. The new regulation was added to the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act on Apr 15.

As a result of his actions, Glynn’s passport was confiscated, preventing his return to the United Kingdom and losing a job opportunity.

It was reported that Glynn had allegedly told two police officers at the lift lobby of a condominium in Holland Road, “I’m gonna f***ing drop you.”

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Glynn is scheduled to appear back in court on Jul 23. /TISG

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