Singapore police probe alleged assault of elderly man after he patted girl’s head
Singaporean police are investigating an alleged assault where a 73-year-old man was shoved to the ground after patting a girl on the head at a coffee shop. Authorities have identified a 40-year-old suspect and are currently establishing the facts of the case.
Why it matters
The incident has gained public attention, prompting police to urge the public to avoid speculation while the investigation proceeds.
SINGAPORE, Aug 17 — Police are investigating an incident in which a 73-year-old man was allegedly shoved to the ground after he patted a girl on the head at a coffee shop in East Coast, according to The Straits Times.
Police said that they had identified yesterday a 40-year-old man in connection with the alleged assault, which occurred at 50 East Coast Road at about 4.40pm on Aug 15.
They had earlier confirmed that a police report was lodged and investigations were ongoing.
In a Facebook post at 7.14pm on Aug 15, a user named Bei-ing Wanton Noodle said the elderly man was his father and appealed for information on the man who allegedly shoved him to the ground.
The user said his father, who was in his 70s, had difficulty walking and helped out at the stall.
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