Elderly man shoved onto floor at East Coast coffeeshop after patting child's head
A 73-year-old man was shoved to the ground at an East Coast coffeeshop after patting a child's head. Police have identified a 40-year-old suspect, and investigations into the assault are currently ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and the escalation of physical violence in response to minor social interactions.
The police said they have identified a 40-year-old man in relation to an incident involving the assault of a 73-year-old man at 50 East Coast Road on Aug 15 at about 4.40pm. Police investigations are ongoing.
Members of the public are advised not to speculate on the incident or its circumstances, and to allow the police to conduct investigations and establish the facts of the case.
Family of an elderly man are seeking to identify a man who shoved him to the ground during a confrontation at a Roxy Square food court at East Coast on Saturday (Aug 15).
Two CCTV footages were posted on Bei-Ing Wanton Noodle's Facebook and Instagram profiles on the same day.
They wrote in the first post: "Today, an incident happened at our coffeeshop that has left our entire family extremely upset and concerned."
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