Students standing outside the school hall at River Valley High School, on July 19, 2021. - ST FILE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age.
He appeared in court via video link to face one count of murdering the 13-year-old at a level four toilet in the school between 11.16am and 11.44am on Monday.
The 16-year-old was in a red polo T-shirt and wearing a mask. His hair was dishevelled and his eyes darted around the room as the charge was read out.
Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021 11:01 AM MYT
Students of River Valley High School leaving the premises after Monday’s incident. TODAY pic
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SINGAPORE, July 20 A 16-year-old Secondary 4 student of River Valley High School was charged today with murdering a 13-year-old boy, who was a Sec 1 student.
Court documents said that the boy was allegedly killed between 11.16am and 11.45am at a level four toilet in the school.
While it was not stated how the boy died, the police said yesterday that they had seized an axe as a case exhibit.
Students are supposed to be released for their lunch break, but are instead kept in their classrooms.
Police cars are seen parked inside River Valley High School on July 19, 2021. PHOTO: The Straits Times
2pm: An ambulance is seen leaving the school. Students are ushered into the school hall for a briefing by staff.
Some students are allowed to leave school grounds.
2.15pm: Canteen staff are allowed to leave the school premises. Several unmarked cars, believed to be ferrying plainclothes officers, are seen entering the school.
2.25pm: A police car is seen leaving the school.
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3.20pm: Staff lead students out of the school compound. Several parents are already at the school waiting for their children.
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