The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age.
The 16-year-old was in a red polo T-shirt and wearing a mask. His hair was dishevelled and his eyes darted around the room as the charge was read out.
The accused, whose parents were not in court, was represented by lawyer Peter Keith Fernando.
The prosecution asked that the accused be remanded at Changi Medical Centre (CMC) for psychiatric observation.
Students standing outside the school hall at River Valley High School, on July 19, 2021. - ST FILE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age.
He appeared in court via video link to face one count of murdering the 13-year-old at a level four toilet in the school between 11.16am and 11.44am on Monday.
The 16-year-old was in a red polo T-shirt and wearing a mask. His hair was dishevelled and his eyes darted around the room as the charge was read out.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenagers are not known to each other. - ST
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
Neither boy can be named as they are under the age of 18.
The 16-year-old appeared in court via video link and was accused of murdering the 13-year-old at a level four toilet in the school between 11.16am and 11.44am on Monday.
The accused was represented by lawyer Peter Fernando.
Those found guilty of murder can receive the death penalty. However, those aged below 18 will not get the death sentence but could be given life imprisonment instead.
Preliminary investigations found that the 16-year-old suspect bought the axe online.
This was revealed by Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam in a Facebook post on July 20.
In his post, Shanmugam called the incident completely shocking , and said: One of the worst things that can happen to parents is to hear, from school, that their child has been killed.
He also added that the full facts will be known after investigations are complete.
During court proceedings today when the suspect was charged with murder, the Attorney-General Chambers told the court that he has a history of mental health issues.