Three Arrested After Violent Brawl at Toa Payoh Industrial Canteen
A massive fight broke out at a canteen in Toa Payoh Industrial Park on Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of three men aged between 21 and 30 for rioting. Police investigations are ongoing as efforts continue to trace others who were involved in the altercation.
Authorities said they were alerted at about 9:50am to the incident at Block 10B Lorong 7 Toa Payoh. When officers arrived, they found evidence of a violent scuffle that had escalated into chaos within the canteen.
Video Footage Shows Tables and Chairs Flying
A video clip circulating on Telegram captured the brawl, showing more than ten people hurling chairs, tables, and punches in a scene that resembled a street gang fight. In the footage, one man appeared to wield an item that resembled a knife, swinging it towards another individual before being pulled away by others just in time.
The melee spilled out of the canteen, with at least eight people seen running across the road towards nearby flats. Eyewitnesses reported that the aftermath looked like a war zone — with shattered glass scattered across the floor and bloodstains visible on chairs. A kitchen knife and a pair of sneakers were also left abandoned at the scene.
Police Investigating as Public Safety Concerns Grow
The incident has sparked concern among workers and business owners in the area, as the industrial park canteen is a common spot for employees during meal breaks. Shin Min Daily News reported that by the time the situation calmed down, the ground was littered with debris and injured parties had fled.
Police confirmed the arrests of three men on suspicion of rioting and said investigations are ongoing. They added that more individuals believed to be involved are being identified and tracked down.
Residents and workers in Toa Payoh expressed shock at the level of violence, with some saying they feared for their safety as the fight unfolded so close to a busy public area. The authorities have reminded the public that rioting carries heavy penalties under Singapore law, with offenders facing jail terms and caning.