A 48-year-old man accused of murdering a 70-year-old man in Geylang was escorted back to the scene of the alleged crime on Friday, April 3, as police continued their investigations into the fatal incident.
Ong Hou Cheong, who has been charged with murder, is accused of causing the death of Chow Ling Fei. The elderly man succumbed to his injuries in hospital on March 9, after reportedly suffering stab wounds to the chest. It is understood that the two men were acquainted.
The police were first alerted to a fight along Lorong 16 Geylang at about 8.15 am on March 9. When the officers arrived, they found bloodstains on the pavement near a bin area close to Shanyuan Ancient Buddhist Lodge.
Chow was found unconscious and taken to hospital, where he later died. Ong, who was conscious at the time, was also taken to hospital and charged with murder the following day.
On Friday morning, April 3, Ong was brought back to the scene at around 9.15 am. Dressed in a red polo T-shirt and black shorts, and with his hands and feet restrained, he appeared expressionless as officers questioned him in a private carpark outside the temple.
He was then led to various points around the area, including spots marked with evidence plates on the ground. At times, Ong appeared to respond actively to officers' questions, gesturing with his hands and showing visible reactions. Investigators also questioned him near a row of large rubbish bins before escorting him briefly into the temple premises, where further inquiries were conducted.
The scene reconstruction lasted for about 20 minutes before Ong was led away at approximately 9.38 am.
The exercise drew attention from members of the public, with around 20 onlookers gathering across the road to observe the proceedings.
The police investigations into the case are still ongoing.
