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Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted girl's head
Police in Singapore are investigating the assault of an elderly man after he patted a young girl on the head at a food court.
A man believed to be the father of the young girl, who appeared agitated after the gesture, allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.
Security camera footage of the incident on Saturday went viral over the weekend, with many voicing anger at the younger man's reaction.
In a statement on Sunday night, police said they had identified a 40-year-old man involved in the incident.
The police urged people "not to speculate on the incident or its circumstances" and let police "conduct investigations and establish the facts of the case".
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Police identify man after elderly man shoved to ground over patting girl's head
The man who was shoved to the ground after patting a young girl on the head said he was willing to let the matter go and that he does not want to "cause trouble".
A screengrab from video footage of an incident showing a confrontation at a food court in Roxy Square mall. (Image: Facebook/Bei-Ing Wanton Noodle)
SINGAPORE: The police have identified a 40-year-old man in connection with an incident at a food court, where a 73-year-old man was allegedly shoved to the ground after patting a young girl on the head.
The police confirmed on Sunday (Aug 16) that a report had been made and investigations are ongoing.
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