Man suffers slash to his face and stab wounds after being attacked by 2 others at Buangkok Crescent

A 48-year-old man was injured after allegedly being attacked by two men along Buangkok Crescent following a dispute.

The police said they were alerted to a case of assault on Monday (July 24), at about 10.55pm.

The two suspects fled the scene after the attack.

The victim, who sustained injuries including stab wounds and a slash to his face, and was conscious when taken to hospital.

Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police cameras and CCTVs, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identities of both suspects.

The pair, aged 41 and 54, were arrested on July 25 and July 26. Two knives were seized as case exhibits.

"Preliminary investigations revealed that both men were known to the victim and the alleged assault arose from a dispute," the police added.

Both men will be charged in court on Thursday with voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon, which carries a punishment of up to seven years in jail and/or a fine and/or caning.

The police said they will spare no effort to track down those who commit such brazen acts and will take firm action against them in accordance with the law.