SINGAPORE - The Singaporean Sinhalese man arrested for stabbing a priest at a church in Bukit Timah on Nov 9 has been identified as Basnayake Keith Spencer. Basnayake, 37, had previously been seen at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah, but was not a regular, parishioners told The Straits Times.
A police crime scene vehicle arriving at St Joseph’s Church on Nov 9.SINGAPORE - The Singaporean Sinhalese man arrested for stabbing a priest at a church in Bukit Timah on Nov 9 has been identified as Basnayake Keith Spencer.
ST found out that the man in the video is Basnayake. He was convicted and jailed in 2019 for causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, having pleaded guilty to stabbing his former girlfriend at a party while he was on drugs. The church also posted an update on Facebook that Father Lee is in stable condition, and remains warded in hospital so that doctors can monitor him.
If convicted, the offence, under Section 326 of Penal Code 1871, carries a punishment of life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term which may extend to 15 years. The offender shall also be liable to caning and/or a fine.
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