A man was arrested for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon after he had allegedly swung a sword at several people in Buangkok, police said on Monday (March 14).
According to videos being circulated online on social media and on WhatsApp messenger, a man was seen wielding a sword at several people and cars. The video seemed to be taken from a high-rise building nearby.
In the 3-minute video clip, the man was seen walking in the middle of the road and hitting three cars with his sword as they drove past him.
He then crossed over to the pavement and swung his sword at a man carrying some plastic bags.
As he did so, he slipped and fell. The video seemed to show a brief scuffle between him and his intended victim, with a passer-by quickly joining in the fray to pin him down. Others nearby also came running to help, four men quickly pinned him on the ground and a fifth person was seen kicking the sword away.
According to a CNA report, the police said they responded to a call for help at about 1.55 pm on Monday after a man was seen wielding a sword in the vicinity of Buangkok Square.
The man had allegedly swung the sword towards members of the public; two people sustained minor injuries. At least three cars were also damaged, said police.
The man was subsequently arrested for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon, the police added. The sword has been seized as a case exhibit. Police added that investigations are ongoing.
If found guilty of criminal intimidation, the man can be jailed for two years, receive a fine, or both. If he is found guilty of the offence of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, he can be jailed for up to three years and get at least six strokes of the cane. /TISG