Man allegedly hits cabby after evading fare, struggles with police when arrested for drunkenness
Ong Su Mann
Posted on 11 July 2023 | 5,443 views | 5 comments
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A man was caught on camera struggling with the police after he allegedly hit a taxi driver over the fare in Punggol.
He was arrested and the cabby was taken to the hospital, the police told Stomp.
The 64-second video was posted by TikTok user Wan Riduan Bin Ramle on Saturday (July 8).
He captioned the video: "Another fare evader who hit and hurt a poor taxi uncle. Worst part was he had a flight the following day... say bye-bye, holiday."
In response to a Stomp query, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 256A Sumang Walk on July 8 at about 12.05am.
The 26-year-old man was arrested for drunkenness in public places and assisting with investigations for voluntarily causing hurt.
The 60-year-old male taxi driver was conscious when taken to the hospital.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Riduan wrote in the comments that he was at his window and heard everything. "He was shouting a few times: 'I have a flight tomorrow at 11.00am.' It could be heard very clearly." Riduan added that the scuffle with the police lasted less than 10 minutes.@wantheone