Elderly man found dead in Sembawang flat had lived alone

After a foul smell was detected in a Sembawang HDB block, neighbours called the police, who discovered a 61-year-old man dead in his flat.

The unfortunate discovery was made on Thursday (4 Sept) afternoon at Block 363C Sembawang Crescent, reported Shin Min Daily News.

Man found dead by police who peered into Sembawang flat

After receiving a tip-off from a resident, reporters visited the block and detected a faint but pungent odour from the corridor outside the unit.

Inside, blood could be seen on the floor.