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'Violence is never the answer': Ah Boys to Men actor Noah Yap says elderly man in Roxy Square coffee shop altercation is doing well

The elderly man refused offers to pay his medical bills, according to the actor.

'Violence is never the answer': Ah Boys to Men actor Noah Yap says elderly man in Roxy Square coffee shop altercation is doing well

Elderly Ah Boys to Men actor Noah Yap visited the Roxy Square coffee shop, where the man who threw him to the ground due to patting a girl's head is recovering. Yap, who has known the elderly man for over 20 years, shared that the man is doing well and in a good mood, despite remaining stubborn about seeing a doctor. The actor expressed his belief that violence is never the answer and hoped the incident would promote kindness among people.

Yap also posted photos of himself and the elderly man, one of which was taken 10 years ago. The man owns a wanton noodle stall and has been working at it for over 40 years. Celebrities and online personalities praised Yap's visit and his plea for justice for the elderly man.

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