Singapore legislation

Section 356

of Penal Code 1871

Section 356

Assault or criminal force in committing or attempting to commit theft of property carried by a person

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force on any person, in committing or attempting to commit theft of any property which that person is then wearing or carrying, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than 7 years, and shall also be liable to caning.