A man was jailed for 10 weeks on Wednesday for attacking an elderly cleaner over an MRT seat.
Cheng Tai Peng, 38, who is now doing odd jobs, was convicted early this year of slapping, punching and kicking Mr Chua Teck Seng, 64, while on board the MRT train travelling between Bukit Batok and Choa Chu Kang MRT station on April 3, 2010.
The victim had testified that he had boarded a train at Jurong East MRT station and stood infront of a woman occupying the 'reserved' corner seat. As the train was approaching Bukit Gombak MRT station, he saw Cheng standing beside him and using his body to push him. Cheng was trying to rush for that corner seat.
When the victim told Cheng that he should not bully an old man for the seat, Cheng retorted: 'So what if you are an old man? You think old man have a golden tablet?' In the olden days, the golden tablet could be used to prevent one from being sent to death.
During a heated argument, Cheng slapped Mr Chua on the face, hit his left ear, and rained punches on the victim, who tried to move away but Cheng pursued him. A young man intervened by grabbing Cheng's arm and telling him to stop. Cheng threatened the young man to let go of him.
He then took a seat. The victim stood at one of the train entrances. When the victim looked towards Cheng's direction, Cheng approached him and uttered: 'You still want?'
He then used his arms and legs to attack the victim, who defended himself by using his hands to block him.
Cheng has appealed against his conviction. Bail of $10,000 was offered, pending his appeal. He could have been jailed for up to two years and/or fined up to $5,000.
Source: here
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Fighting with an elderly for a MRT seat? Not cool, dude.
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