Members of public help subdue suspected robber

(From top left clockwise) Mr Muhammad Syafiq, Mr Syazwan Muhamad, Mr Ahmad Syazwan, Mr Hamka Saadon and Mr Muhammad Syazwan were presented with public spiritedness awards. PICTURE: LIANHE ZAOBAO

A 22-year-old man who allegedly punched a woman in Jurong West on Tuesday and then stole her mobile phone was nabbed with the help of three members of the public who were nearby.

The men - two of whom were former Singapore Sports School silat exponents - heard the woman's cries and helped chase and subdue the suspect. The suspect has since been charged in court.

This case involving public-spirited members of the public was one of two highlighted by the police at a press conference on Wednesday (June 20).