Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head

Singapore police are investigating a physical altercation that occurred at a food court after an elderly man patted a young girl on the head. According to police, a man believed to be the father of the child shoved the 73-year-old Yeo Song Khoon to the ground after what appeared to be a heated exchange. Security camera footage of the incident has gone viral, with some people arguing that Yeo should not have touched the child without parental consent, while most called the physical altercation an overreaction.

Police have identified a 40-year-old man as the suspect and urged people not to speculate on the incident. Yeo, who owns a stall at the food court, declined to comment on the incident, stating he was overwhelmed by the attention. The stall saw long queues after the incident, with customers expressing support for Yeo. Yeo's son thanked the police for responding quickly, but expressed concern over his father's injuries and the physical pain he is experiencing.