Woman pulls elderly stranger’s shirt after accusing her of talking badly about her; 78-year-old hospitalised
The court heard that the woman had first confronted the elderly resident at the coffee shop before following her and pulling her shirt from behind.
In Singapore, a 45-year-old woman aggressively confronted a 78-year-old man after accusing him of speaking negatively about her. The incident occurred at a coffee shop on Tampines Street. Upon realizing the elderly man was not gossiping about her, the woman became enraged, slamming her fist on the table and smashing a lighter. She then accused the victim of speaking ill of her, causing the man to walk away.
The suspect, however, followed the victim to a nearby supermarket and grabbed her shirt from behind, causing her to fall and suffer serious injuries. The victim was rushed to Changi General Hospital with a pelvic fracture and central spinal stenosis, requiring a month-long hospital stay and surgery. Medical records revealed that she had a pre-existing back injury, so the fractures might not be solely due to the suspect's aggressive action.
The suspect faced charges of public nuisance, theft, and reckless endangerment, and had schizophrenia, contributing to the events. She pleaded guilty to one charge and received a year of compulsory treatment. Additionally, a 47-year-old man locked himself inside his apartment, throwing various items from the unit, thankfully avoiding any injuries.
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