Man arrested for allegedly molesting woman whom he knew online and arranged to meet at Admiralty Park

A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman at Admiralty Park.

The police said in a statement that a 34-year-old woman reported she had been molested at Admiralty Park on Feb 6.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had gotten acquainted with the victim via a social media platform and had arranged to meet at the park where he allegedly molested her.

The man will be charged in court on Feb 9.

Anyone convicted of the offence of outrage of modesty could face jail time of up to two years, or he could be fined. He could also be caned or received a combination of such punishments.