Updated: 10/28/2013 18:10 | By Channel NewsAsia
Man charged with stabbing girlfriend with scissors
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SINGAPORE: A Malaysian man has been charged with hurting his girlfriend with a pair of scissors at a void deck in Pasir Ris.
Tan Zu Yi, aged 22, allegedly stabbed Ms Yaw Boon Xing, also 22, in her back, arms, head and right thumb.
This was said to have happened on Saturday at about 10.10pm at Blk 140 Pasir Ris Street 11.
Previous media reports said the alleged stabbing incident stemmed from an argument.
Residents in the area heard the woman scream.
Ms Yaw was found sitting on a stone seat while Tan was found seated on the floor.
If convicted, Tan could be jailed up to five years, fined and caned. - CNA/ec