Officer from welfare home gets fine after elbowing, kicking 10-year-old boy in prayer hall
Thinking that the boy was smirking at him, the 43-year-old man, who practises the martial art form of silat, struck the boy in the face and kicked and pushed him until he fell.
In Singapore, a 43-year-old officer from a welfare home was sentenced to a fine of S$8,000 (approximately US$6,300) for mistreating a 10-year-old boy in a prayer hall. The incident occurred on August 11, 2025, when the officer, who was a martial arts practitioner, perceived the boy was mocking him and responded with abusive language, slapping the child in the face and kicking him.
The court imposed gag orders to protect the identities of the victim, the accused, and the welfare home. The officer had been supervising residents at the home since 2018 and was dismissed from his position after the incident. Judge Tan emphasized the aggravating factors, such as the officer's abuse of authority and betrayal of his role.
The maximum penalty for this offense could have been up to eight years in jail or a fine of S$8,000, or both.
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