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🪚 Man tasered after swinging saw in Bedok   A 55-year-old man was tasered and arrested on July 5 after he was spotted swinging a saw and ignored repeated police warnings.   READ: https://asia1.news/4aBI0Gv   Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.   A 55-year-old man was tasered and arrested in Bedok North after a tense standoff where he brandished a saw and refused to cooperate with law enforcement officers.   ### The Incident  * **When & Where:** The incident took place on **Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2026, at about 3:25 PM** near a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block at **Block 539 Bedok North Street 3**.    * **The Confrontation:** The Singapore Police Force responded to a public call for assistance. Upon arrival, officers found the man aggressively swinging a saw around.    * **The Escalation:** Officers repeatedly ordered the man to drop the weapon. He refused to comply, ignored all warnings, and continued shouting incoherently at the officers.   ### The Arrest & Subduing  * **Use of Taser:** To prevent any danger to the public and safely contain the situation without injuries, police officers deployed a Taser to incapacitate the man.    * **Armed Response:** Social media footage from onlookers showed a heavy police presence. At least seven officers surrounded the man on a road divider, with at least two officers clad in tactical gear and carrying rifles as a security measure.    * **Medical Transport:** The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was called to the scene. The man was placed on a stretcher—where he was seen sitting upright and calm—and transported fully conscious to **Changi General Hospital**. No other injuries were reported.   ### The Charges The 55-year-old man was officially arrested under multiple offenses:  1. **Public nuisance**  2. **Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place**  3. **Suspected consumption of a controlled drug**   The suspected drug offense has been formally handed over to the **Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)**, and police investigations remain ongoing.