Singapore arrests man killing Vietnamese national
VGP - Singaporean authorities have arrested an attacker who killed a Vietnamese citizen earlier this month, and conducted legal proceedings against the murderer in accordance with the Singaporean law, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang
The Spokeswoman made the announcement at the ministry's regular press briefing in Ha Noi on December 19 in response to a reporter's question regarding the case.
The Singaporean authorities confirmed that the Vietnamese national was attacked and later succumbed to injuries despite being rushed to the hospital.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore contacted the relevant local authorities to verify the details and urged a thorough investigation into the case, the Spokeswoman said.
The embassy has also supported the victim's family in travelling to Singapore to bring the victim's remains home.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore said that it has coordinated with local authorities to clarify the cause of a knife attack that killed a Vietnamese woman in Hougang on December 10.
Singaporean authorities confirmed that the woman was Dao Thi Hong, a 34-year-old Vietnamese national and a mother of three.
The embassy has contacted the victim's family to assist funeral arrangements.
Dao had moved to Singapore from Ha Noi five years ago and worked at the Quan Long Nippon Paint hardware store.
A 26-year-old man, reportedly an employee at the store, attempted to intervene the attack and was injured in the process./.
