American Greg Austin Lynn, aged 54, found himself at the center of attention after a video surfaced showing him spewing profanities at the staff of Shashlik Restaurant at Far East Shopping Centre.
He was charged in court earlier today, facing 2 counts of intentionally harassing the staff members, one count of using criminal force and another count of refusing to sign a police statement at Tanglin Police Division.
Shashlik Restaurant
The fateful incident took place at Shashlik Restaurant on June 20. As per reports, Lynn’s behavior was aggressive and intentionally harassing towards the staff members. This led to two counts of charges being filed against him for intentionally harassing the staff.
In addition to the charges of harassment, Lynn also faced one count of using criminal force. It is alleged that he physically pushed one of the restaurant’s staff members during the heated confrontation.
Following the incident, Lynn was taken to the Tanglin Police Division Headquarters for questioning. However, he refused to sign the police statement, resulting in another charge against him.
Upon appearing in court, Lynn stated that he would contest all four charges brought against him and declared that he would represent himself in court instead of engaging a legal counsel.
Following his initial court appearance, Lynn’s case has been scheduled for another hearing on August 11. This upcoming session will likely delve deeper into the incident and hear arguments from both sides.
Recap
In a recent incident at Shashlik Restaurant, a Caucasian man unleashed a profanity-laden tirade at the staff, threatening to close down the establishment.
This display of anger and racial slurs disrupted the peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant and left many patrons in disbelief.
The incident, captured on video by a concerned diner, depicted a Caucasian man directing his anger towards a male staff member who was dressed in a black polo shirt.
The man resorted to a barrage of profanities, spewing insults and threats in a loud and disturbing manner. The video, recorded from a nearby table, captured his vehement outburst.
The man’s aggressive behavior escalated as he approached the male staff member, coming face-to-face while continuing his verbal assault.
He was heard in the video screaming at the staff, saying: “I will drop every f-ing last one of you, now f- off and back the f- off! I will close your establishment down and I will f- every family member you’ve ever got from here to china you little b- because I own China too, f- you!
The sheer volume of his shouts reverberated through the restaurant, reaching the ears of patrons at nearby tables. The intense confrontation disrupted the otherwise calm environment of the establishment.
Amidst the chaos, a woman, presumably another staff member, intervened in an effort to defuse the escalating tension between the two men as she tried to calm the enraged customer and bring the situation under control.
According to a witness who captured the incident, the altercation occurred between 9:15pm and 9:20pm. It was speculated that the customer’s anger stemmed from arriving at the restaurant after the last order time, as indicated on Shashlik Restaurant’s website, which is 9:00pm.
The witness, who condemned the customer’s behavior, noted the excessive use of profanity and the presence of racially charged remarks.
The other customers within the restaurant attempted to calm the furious man. Witness accounts confirm that several patrons stood up and requested the customer to compose himself.
Despite their efforts, the man continued his disruptive behavior from a corner table near the entrance. Another customer took it upon themselves to engage in a conversation with the agitated individual, striving to alleviate the situation.