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Teo Eng Chye, 57, Charged Over Woodlands Food Court Scuffle That Preceded 73-Year-Old's Death

Court documents state he allegedly fractured the victim's thyroid cartilage.

Overview

  • Teo Eng Chye, 57, was charged on Dec 23 with voluntarily causing grievous hurt after an incident at the Fork & Spoon food court at Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6.
  • The charge names the deceased as Foo Suan Chew, 73, and cites a fractured thyroid cartilage in his neck.
  • Police said they received a call at about 9.20pm on Dec 21 and found the older man unconscious; he later died in hospital.
  • Preliminary investigations indicate the two men had a dispute that escalated into a scuffle.
  • Teo is remanded for investigations with approval for scene visits, with the case due back in court on Dec 30; the offence carries up to 10 years' jail, a fine or caning, and police reiterated zero tolerance for such violence.