SINGAPORE, July 7 — A 21‑year‑old training officer has been convicted of voluntarily causing hurt after she pushed an intellectually disabled woman under her care, causing the victim’s left knee to dislocate and fracture.
The Straits Times reported that Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi will be sentenced on August 7. A gag order protects the victim’s identity and the location of the incident, which took place on August 30, 2024.
According to court findings, the victim — diagnosed with an intellectual disability in 2015 — had been waiting to collect lunch with another client when she extended her hand to guide him. Training officers had previously instructed her not to assist other clients to encourage independence.
When Amira overheard a colleague reminding the victim of this rule, she became angry, stormed towards the woman and scolded her. The victim retreated, but Amira pushed her on the shoulder, causing her to fall and hit the ground. The victim cried in pain and pointed to her knee, though Amira said she did not see any obvious injury.
Later that day, other officers noticed the victim could not stand or walk. She was taken to hospital, where doctors found a patellar dislocation and several associated fractures. Although surgery was not required, she had to wear a hinged knee brace for six weeks.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Cheryl Tan told the court that the victim had not regained full range of motion at her latest medical review, raising concerns about lasting effects.
Amira informed her supervisors about the victim’s condition but initially claimed she did not know why the woman was in pain.
She returns to court next month for sentencing.
