A self-radicalised Singaporean had planned to attack non-Muslim males in an open space in Tampines using either a kitchen knife or a pair of scissors. He had planned to attack non-Muslim males near Tampines West Community Centre, during the school holidays in September. "He felt a sense of pride knowing that his planned attack, if successfully executed, would be the first terrorist attack in Singapore in recent decades." He was also inspired by Islamic State propaganda which glorified suicide knife attacks, which eventually led to his plan. Before his planned attack in Singapore, the teen also intended to travel to Syria to join Islamic State and engage in armed violence.

Source: Bangkok Post October 19, 2024 05:12 UTC