SINGAPORE - The man who allegedly injured an 18-year-old with an unknown instrument at Orchard Central on New Year’s Day is expected to face more charges and has been granted bail of $20,000.
This was revealed on Jan 11 at the court mention of Adam Hambali Seddon, 30, who attended the hearing via video link.
It was not mentioned how many more charges he is expected to face.
Seddon currently faces one charge of allegedly voluntarily causing hurt to Mr Carmelo Joshua Emilio Esmond D’Sylva on the 11th floor of Orchard Central near dance club Ark11 at around 4am.
He allegedly used an unknown instrument for stabbing or cutting which, when used as a weapon, is likely to cause death.
It was not mentioned at the hearing on Jan 11 what weapon was used in the attack.
Five other people were hurt in the incident on Jan 1. All six victims, aged between 18 and 30, were taken to Singapore General Hospital for treatment. They have since been discharged.
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On Jan 11, the prosecution said Seddon no longer needed to be remanded, but sought an adjournment of the case pending his medical report and completion of investigations.
The prosecutor listed several bail conditions.
Seddon must wear an electronic tag and remain contactable by the investigation officer.
He must abide by a 10pm to 6am curfew, and is not allowed to contact the victim either directly or indirectly.
Seeking a bail amount of $15,000 for Seddon, defence lawyer Wee Hong Shern said his client’s family is of humble means.
Mr Wee added that the victim’s injuries were not at the neck or vital organs, but at the back.
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The prosecution replied it had originally asked for no bail to be offered, and noted that Seddon allegedly breached the conditions of his remission order to not commit any offence between Aug 12, 2023, and Dec 10, 2024.
When the judge asked how Seddon was related to the victim, the prosecution said they did not know each other.
Seddon’s case will be heard again on Feb 8.
In an earlier statement, the police said preliminary investigations revealed a purported staring incident between a 30-year-old man and an 18-year-old man led to an altercation.
The older man allegedly attacked the 18-year-old before assaulting four other men and a 27-year-old woman who tried to intervene.
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The suspect fled the scene before the police arrived. He was arrested on Jan 2 by officers from Tanglin Police Division after they identified him via police cameras.
Blood stains were spotted in various places along a 200m stretch on the 11th floor of the mall a day after the incident.
Those convicted of voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon can be jailed for up to seven years, fined, caned, or receive any combination of such punishments.
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