Son defending father pushed 78-year-old man in fatal incident, gets jail
The offender's father and the deceased had a history of altercations and had each received warnings from the police for their behaviour.
A man who witnessed his father being attacked by an elderly man intervened and pushed the attacker to the ground, resulting in the 78-year-old victim's death from a head injury. Jimmy Yar Hock Long, 37, pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt and was sentenced to nine months in jail. Yar's father and the deceased had a history of altercations, with both receiving police warnings in August 2024.
On May 25, 2024, Yar was crossing Upper Serangoon Road when his father was hit with an umbrella by the victim. Yar rushed to his father's defense, pushing the attacker and causing his head to hit the pavement. The autopsy revealed the victim had died from a head injury. The prosecution sought 10-12 months in jail, while Yar's defense lawyers argued for not more than eight months, citing the victim's unprovoked assault on their client's father.
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