In the quiet neighbourhood of Buangkok Crescent, an unexpected incident took place on July 13, around 11 pm.
A 34-year-old man, Song Guoming, returned home late one night to find his wife unwilling to open the door for him. Frustrated and tired, he resorted to banging on the front door and yelling loudly.
The Unraveling of Events
The evening turned sour when Song Guoming, returning home to his pregnant wife, was met with a closed door. Frustration mounting, he pounded on the door and shouted, hoping his wife would reconsider.
Unfortunately, his loud outburst drew the attention of a group of men who were drinking below the block.
In a 3-minute video posted on a local Facebook group called “Singapore Incidents,” the situation unfolded. Shirtless and visibly agitated, Song Guoming stood in the corridor holding a small object in his hand.
As time passed, a man wearing a dark tank top approached him, accompanied by two others. A conversation ensued, and tensions escalated rapidly.
During the heated exchange, Song Guoming pushed the man in the tank top, triggering a swift and aggressive response. The two men retaliated by kicking him to the ground.
Subsequently, they restrained him, while the others joined in the assault. The situation became increasingly dangerous, leaving Song with injuries that required medical attention.
Following the incident, Song Guoming sought medical treatment for his injuries. His back was injured, and he had a bleeding ear, necessitating over S$100 in medical expenses. The severity of the injuries also led to five days of medical leave.
According to Shin Min Daily News, who interviewed one of the men involved in the altercation, 47-year-old Salim who said that Song Guoming refused to quiet down despite being asked to do so.
Instead, he continued shouting and even pushed Salim. In response, Salim retaliated by kicking him. The other two men who joined the confrontation were concerned members of the public who had been drinking downstairs.
Neighbors revealed that they frequently heard quarrels and cries for help coming from Song Guoming’s flat since he moved in a year ago.
There were incidents of a woman in his flat crying for help and urging someone to call the police.
However, Song dismissed these accounts, stating that while he occasionally had disputes with his wife, they generally had a good relationship, and he had never raised a hand against her.