In an incident that took place on Tuesday (July 18) at a residential unit in Farrer Park, two women aged 47 and 49 got involved in a heated dispute that escalated into a violent altercation, according to Shin Min Daily News.
The confrontation involved the hurling of items at each other and attracted the attention of onlookers in the neighborhood before the police were called in and the women were arrested.
Fight until throw things
The dispute between the two women began at approximately 8:00 PM at 23B Sing Avenue, as reported by an eyewitness to the incident. The sound of their argument echoed from the residential unit, drawing attention from neighbors nearby.
As the quarrel continued, things took a more violent turn. Witnesses reported hearing the sounds of objects being thrown around during the fight.
The situation grew increasingly noisy and chaotic, capturing the curiosity of the residents in the vicinity. The eyewitness account described the two women as having Chinese accents, indicating their background.
At 10:40 PM, concerned individuals contacted the police to intervene in the escalating altercation. Responding promptly, a total of four police cars and an ambulance arrived at the scene to address the situation.
The officers attempted to mediate between the disputing women, but their efforts were met with fierce resistance.
Despite the police’s presence, the two women persisted in their argument, refusing to cooperate with the authorities. The situation remained tense, and the police were left with no choice but to maintain a presence until midnight.
According to reports from Shin Min Daily News, the argument between the women was purportedly triggered by feelings of jealousy. Further details regarding the source of jealousy were not disclosed in the initial reports.
In response to the altercation, the police took appropriate action. They arrested a 47-year-old woman for criminal intimidation and a 49-year-old woman for public nuisance. The police investigations into the matter are ongoing to determine the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the dispute.
Both women involved in the altercation sustained minor injuries during the heated confrontation. However, despite their injuries, they declined medical assistance and refused to be taken to the hospital.
The altercation drew the attention of a group of onlookers who gathered downstairs to witness the commotion.