A migrant worker was punched in the face during an argument after he had allegedly blocked a road in Pioneer on Thursday (20 Feb) morning.
The altercation left him bleeding profusely and requiring medical attention, Shin Min Daily News reported.
The 34-year-old migrant worker, an operations manager, was out shopping for paint when the incident occurred at around 11am.
According to him, only three parking spaces were available, and all were occupied.
Source: Shin Min Daily News on Facebook
Left with no other choice, he briefly parked his lorry in front of another vehicle, intending to move it shortly.
However, moments after entering the shop, he heard loud honking from outside. Stepping out, he saw a middle-aged man aggressively honking at him.
“I immediately raised my hand to signal that I would leave right away,” the worker told Shin Min Daily News.
Instead of waiting, the man got out of his car and confronted him, demanding to know why he was blocking the road.
The situation quickly escalated as the man hurled vulgarities at the worker. When asked to stop, the man taunted, “What will you do if I continue?”
Source: Shin Min Daily News on Facebook
Translation: He faced me and asked, “What would you do if I used vulgarities?” He suddenly punched me.
The victim decided to drop the matter and move on when the man suddenly walked up to him and punched him in the nose, causing him to bleed profusely.
The force of the blow caused heavy bleeding, and the assailant immediately tried to persuade the worker not to report the incident, offering to cover his medical expenses.
However, he did not apologise.
The worker decided to report the assault, and police officers soon arrived at the scene.
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedics assessed his injuries and took him to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.
Source: Shin Min Daily News on Facebook
Doctors provided him with a three-day medical leave and advised a follow-up appointment to check for internal bruising.
The worker, who has lived in Singapore for 15 years, noted that this was the first time he had experienced such an incident.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from Shin Min Daily News, and Shin Min Daily News on Facebook.
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