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Man to be charged after insulting, spitting on police in Yishun

Published July 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM UTC

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A 43-year-old man in Yishun is set to face charges after allegedly insulting and spitting on police officers during a firefighting operation on July 3, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on the 12th floor of Block 381C Yishun Ring Road, where a fire had broken out, leading to the evacuation of 25 residents and the hospitalization of a child. While police officers were managing the scene, the man reportedly shouted profanities, created a disturbance, and refused to comply with instructions. When engaged by the officers, he spat on one of them. As a result, he was arrested for public nuisance and is expected to be charged with using criminal force to deter a public servant from carrying out his duty. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison, a fine, or both. The authorities have emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards individuals who obstruct, harass, or use force against public servants in the discharge of their duties. The man also required medical assistance during the incident. A video circulating on social media shows the man taunting police officers, claiming they could not arrest him and mockingly extending his hands for them to handcuff him. The police have stated that they will not hesitate to take action against those who blatantly disregard the law.