2 men smash plates, threaten staff at Punggol restaurant; police investigating

[UPDATE March 16] In a statement released on Tuesday (March 15), the police said that they received a call for assistance to Fat Po on March 12 at about 8.25pm.

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTV cameras, police officers established the identities of the two men, aged 55 and 59.

The men are under investigation for a case of public nuisance.

Under Section 290 of the Penal Code 1871, the offence of public nuisance carries an imprisonment term which may extend to three months, a fine which may extend to $2,000, or both.

The police also said that they take a serious view of such acts and offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law. 

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While diners were tucking into their meals last Saturday (March 12), a pair of men caused a scene at a Punggol eatery.

In a Facebook post the next day, Carol Tan wrote that the men were rude and hostile towards the staff and other customers at Fat Po.

Some of their antics included smoking at the restaurant and smashing plates on the floor, she said.

According to her, one of the men pushed a female staff member and even challenged a customer to a fight.

The pair made a hasty exit after a customer called the police, she said, adding: "I hope the police can find these two fellas soon and give them their appropriate punishment."

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A day after the incident, Fat Po thanked other customers for "standing up for our staff when they were bullied by these patrons."

"You can break our plates but you will not break our spirits," the eatery added.

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