Police report lodged after elderly man shoved to ground in dispute over patting girl's head
The incident, which was captured on CCTV, took place at a food court in Roxy Square mall along East Coast Road.
In a food court located at 50 East Coast Road, a 73-year-old man was allegedly shoved to the ground by a 40-year-old individual after patting a young girl on the head, according to police reports. The elderly man, who experiences difficulty walking, did not wish to pursue the matter further. The incident occurred around 4.40pm on Saturday.
Bei-Ing Wanton Noodles, the business involved, had appealed on social media for information to identify the younger man. The business posted CCTV footage and a statement expressing regret for the incident, stating that they would close their Roxy Square outlet until Aug 20. The 40-year-old man, identified as Mr. Yeo Song Khoon, said he reached out to pat the girl on the head as he found her very adorable.
He has been selling wonton noodles for about 40 years and experienced back pain following the incident, which he said he was currently managing with medication.
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