Man investigated for assaulting cleaner over trash

An altercation between two individuals over improper trash disposal in the San Kio area led to a police and firefighter response.

A female cleaner in her sixties reported being assaulted, leading to an investigation into a man of a similar age. Due to the injuries involved, the case has been transferred to the Judiciary Police (PJ) for follow-up.

At approximately 11 a.m. on March 15, authorities received a report of a dispute and injuries near Rua da Fortuna. Firefighters and police arrived at the scene to find two local residents in their 60s involved.

According to preliminary investigations by the Public Security Police (PSP), the incident occurred near a large compactor trash bin at the location.

A local female employee of a cleaning service provider, in her sixties, approached a local man, also in his sixties, who was attempting to dispose of large waste items, including a mattress and a wooden cabinet, at the site.

Upon her intervention, a dispute allegedly broke out between the two parties. The female cleaner reported that she was struck on the head, resulting in dizziness and pain, prompting her to call the authorities.

The cleaner, suffering from a head contusion, received initial medical treatment at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Kiang Wu Hospital for further care.

The PSP stated that the man will be prosecuted for violating the No. 28/2004 “Public Places General Regulation.” The case has subsequently been handed over to the PJ for investigation. Ricaela Diputado