A violent confrontation at a Yishun coffee shop has left a couple with serious injuries and sparked conflicting accounts about how the fight began.
The incident occurred on 22 May at approximately 10pm at Block 293 Yishun Street 22.
The Singapore Police Force confirmed receiving a call for assistance at 10.40pm on 22 May. A 46-year-old man was sent to the hospital conscious, while a 42-year-old woman was arrested for affray.
Woman Intervenes in Fight, Gets Threatened and Phone Smashed
According to Shin Min Daily News, Mr Chen, a 46-year-old self-employed man, was drinking with his 42-year-old girlfriend Ms Chen, a beer sales manager, and friends when trouble erupted at another table.
Four men were drinking when a fight started among them.
Ms Chen knew the men and went over to intervene in their dispute. The men allegedly threatened her with violence, with someone warning, “I beat women too.”
When Ms Chen said she would call the police, one of the men snatched her phone and threw it to the floor. The impact cracked the phone’s casing.
Couple Sustains Serious Injuries in Brawl
One of the four men then punched Ms Chen. She fought back by slapping her attacker across the face.
The situation escalated into a full brawl that also involved Mr Chen. All four men left the scene before police arrived at 10.40pm.
Despite being victims according to their account, only Ms Chen was arrested for affray. Mr Chen claims this happened because CCTV footage showed her fighting.
Mr Chen suffered a broken rib, facial and body bruises, and chest pain. He produced a medical report and continues taking painkillers.
Ms Chen’s left eardrum was ruptured, affecting her hearing. She awaits CT scan results and must return for follow-up appointments. Her medical expenses have exceeded S$3,000.
Conflicting Accounts Emerge About Brawl’s Origin
One of the four men later called Ms Chen offering to settle the matter privately and compensate her medical expenses. The couple declined to meet him and filed a police report instead.
However, witnesses at the coffee shop gave different versions of events. A beer lady who was not present that night described Mr Chen as an angry drunk who shouts at people and starts fights after drinking.
Other patrons claimed they heard the brawl began when Mr Chen threw a beer glass.
Mr Chen denied these accusations, insisting he was drinking quietly with friends and remained at his table even when intoxicated. He called the glass-throwing allegations lies.
Police investigations continue.
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