Schizophrenic given mandatory treatment order for attacking his mother

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Offenders given a mandatory treatment order have to undergo treatment for their mental condition in lieu of jail time.

SINGAPORE - A man with schizophrenia, who felt that his mother was nagging him, flew into a rage and attacked the elderly woman causing her to suffer two broken ribs and bruises.

The court heard that Tan was using his computer in the living room of his Jalan Rajah flat near Balestier Road at around 3pm on Dec 16, 2017 when his 79-year-old mother came up to talk to him. "The accused became angry and stood up. turned towards the victim and then began to hit her on various parts of her body with his fists."

 

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