Man suspected of molesting woman before speeding off on motorcycle

A 23-year-old man suspected of outrage of modesty was arrested in Woodlands on Thursday (April 6). PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE - A 23-year-old man suspected of outrage of modesty was arrested on Thursday (April 6).

He allegedly molested a 31-year-old woman along Woodlands Drive 53 on March 9 at about 6.15am.

She reported that he sped off on his motorcycle after. The suspect was arrested in Woodlands on Thursday.

Investigations are ongoing.

If found guilty of outrage of modesty, he may be jailed for up to two years, or fined, and caned.

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