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Police identify 40-year-old diner after assault on elderly man who patted child's head

The man who was shoved to the ground after patting a young girl on the head said he was willing to let the matter go and that he does not want to "cause trouble".

Published Aug 16, 2026 · 11:26 PMOriginal source: Channel News Asia3 reads
Police identify 40-year-old diner after assault on elderly man who patted child's head
The man who was shoved to the ground after patting a young girl on the head said he was willing to let the matter go and that he does not want to "cause trouble".
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