Five teens arrested after Qihua Primary School pupil was filmed being assaulted
Five teenagers have been arrested following a bullying incident at Qihua Primary School, where a young student was filmed being assaulted by two boys. Police have classified the case as rioting, and investigations are ongoing.
SINGAPORE: Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with a bullying incident involving a Qihua Primary School pupil. The police confirmed on Wednesday (25 September), that they had identified the teenagers involved and arrested five individuals suspected of rioting. According to a police statement, "The police take a serious view of such acts of violence and blatant disregard of the law. We will not hesitate to take action and deal with the offenders in accordance with the law." Authorities also indicated that investigations into the incident are ongoing. The bullying incident came to public attention after a four-minute video surfaced online on 20 September. In the video, a boy wearing a black T-shirt is seen punching a smaller boy dressed in a Qihua Primary School uniform. A voice in the background, speaking in Malay, is heard encouraging the violence, repeating, "again, again." As the video continues, the victim is knocked to the ground, then gets up, only to endure further blows from the larger boy, who kicks him in the abdomen. In a later scene, the same attacker strikes the smaller boy in the head and knees him in the abdomen while they are in a stairwell. A second boy, wearing a grey hoodie, joins in and is seen kicking the victim. The school's administration responded to media inquiries by stating that they are counselling the affected pupils and working closely with their parents to ensure their well-being. The school has not provided further details regarding when the incident took place or the specific measures being taken to address the situation. The video has sparked significant concern online, with many calling for harsher penalties for bullying and greater supervision in schools.
