Man who allegedly molested woman at Boon Lay detained by members of the public, arrested

A 25-year-old man has been arrested for his allegedly molesting a woman at Boon Lay Bus Interchange on Nov 12.

In a news release, the police said that a 23-year-old woman lodged a report at 11.14pm that day, saying that she had been molested by the man.

Two members of the public had helped the victim detain the man who was subsequently arrested by the police.

He was scheduled to be charged in court on Nov 14 with the offence of outrage of modesty.

If convicted he may be jailed up to two years, fined, caned or receive any combined punishment.