SINGAPORE — A 56-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after allegedly using a catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds along Woodlands Ring Road. One of the marbles is believed to have struck and damaged the window of a flat at Block 646 Woodlands Ring Road.

Police were alerted on Tuesday, July 29, 2026, to the damaged bedroom window, which was believed to have been caused by the impact of a projectile. Following ground enquiries, officers identified and arrested the man.

"A catapult, an assortment of marbles and pebbles were seized as case exhibits," the Singapore Police Force said.

The offence carries a jail term of up to six months, a fine of up to S$2,500 (US$1,950), or both. Authorities emphasized that they take a serious view of such dangerous acts and will spare no effort to track down individuals who endanger the safety of others and cause property damage.

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