A video emerged online showing two elderly men engaging in a fight with each other at the void deck of an unspecified HDB void deck.
it is unclear what exactly sparked the fight, who the men are or where the fight took place; the netizen who posted the video online didn’t divulge any details about the incident.
The two men were seen throwing numerous punches at each other, the majority of which missed their intended target.
Another group of elderly men were seen sitting on the benches of the void deck and minding their own business as the two elderly fighters fought it out.
One of them was later seen being thrown onto the floor as the two then started wrestling on the ground and kicking, punching each other.
Potential penalties
According to Chapter 224 of the Penal Code, anyone who disturbs public peace by fighting in public is guilty of committing an affray.
Upon conviction, offenders could face a jail term of up to one year and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
According to Chapter 321 of the Penal Code, anyone who performs an act that causes hurt to a person is guilty of Voluntarily Causing Hurt.
Upon conviction, offenders could face a jail term of up to 3 years and/or a fine of up to $5,000.