Increase in numbers of younger inmates and in-prison assaults: Singapore Prison Service
SINGAPORE – The number of young inmates and remand prisoners in prisons increased in 2025, contributing to a rise in assault incidents, said the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) on Feb 9. These young offenders are aged 16 to 21. The population of young inmates increased to 418 in 2025, a 36.2 per cent hike from … Read more