Man suspected of murder at Yishun Ring Road arrested

A 37-year-old man has been arrested for a case of murder in Yishun. PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE - A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested for a case of murder at Yishun Ring Road.

Police said it received a call for help from a flat at Block 342B, Yishun Ring Road on Saturday (Aug 13) at about 9pm.

Police found an injured woman, age 29, who was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

She was pronounced dead at the hospital at 4.26am on Sunday (Aug 14).

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the case, police said in a news release.

If convicted for the offence of murder, he may be sentenced to death.

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