Teen, 16, convicted of rioting with deadly weapon after attacking victim at MRT station
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A 16-year-old was convicted of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon after an incident in which he and five other teenagers attacked a 17-year-old at Buona Vista MRT station over a rape allegation, which turned out to be a misunderstanding.On June 9, the cTeen, 16, convicted of rioting with deadly weapon after attacking victim at MRT station
A 16-year-old was convicted of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon after an incident in which he and five other teenagers attacked a 17-year-old at Buona Vista MRT station over a rape allegation, which turned out to be a misunderstanding.On June 9, the court called for a report to determine if he was suitable for reformative training.Young offenders ordered to undergo reformative training are detained in a centre for a strict regimen that can include foot drills and counselling.The teenager, who cannot be named due to a gag order, confronted and attacked the victim on Sept 1, 2024.The group had accused the victim of raping one of their friends but learnt during the incident that it did not happen.According to court documents, the teen and his accomplices, aged 13 to 17, met the victim at the MRT station at about 11pm.The group, which included two girls, then led him to the rail corridor near the station which was more secluded.