<p><a href="https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/88-year-old-man-found-dead-at-toa-payoh-block" target="_blank">An 88-year-old man was found dead at Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh</a> on Thursday night&nbsp;(May 19).</p>

<p>In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 9.53pm.</p>

<p>The elderly man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.</p>

<p>Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.</p>

<p>Stomp contributor Wei Sien said he heard about the incident from a fruit stall at Block 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8. He later passed by the scene on his way home and saw blood on the ground.</p>

<p>Sharing a video and a photo with Stomp, Wei Sien added: "The blood was not dry yet and still there at 5am.</p>

<p>"May the deceased rest in peace and condolences to his family."</p>

<p>Police investigations are ongoing.</p>

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An 88-year-old man was found dead at Block 214 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on Thursday night (May 19). In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 9.53pm. The elderly man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic. Based on preliminary investigations, the...

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