Two males aiding with police investigations after dispute at Cheers outlet in Lau Pa Sat

SINGAPORE: Two males are aiding with police investigations following a dispute at a Cheers outlet in Lau Pat Sat on New Yr’s Day. 

In response to queries from CNA, the police on Tuesday (Jan 3) mentioned they have been alerted to the incident at 18 Raffles Quay at 8.05pm.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that feedback about race and nationality, and verbal threats, have been allegedly exchanged previous to the police’s arrival,” they mentioned, including that no accidents have been reported. 

Two males, aged 29 and 64, are aiding with ongoing police investigations. 

5 movies have been uploaded to social media platform TikTok by consumer confederateginger. The movies confirmed the consumer, who identifies himself as Jonathan in his profile, recording his verbal alternate with three cops. 

Within the first video, the consumer could possibly be heard informing the police {that a} “drunk man” entered the shop to trigger bother. He additionally alleged that the person used vulgarities and impersonated a police officer. 

A police officer could possibly be heard asking the TikTok consumer for his identification card. Nonetheless, Jonathan refused and requested the officers why he was required to indicate his ID. 

In one other video, the consumer might be heard asking a police officer a few “lack of earnings” as a result of closure of the Cheers outlet. The officer mentioned that the shop was not closed. 

A FairPrice spokesperson instructed CNA that it’s conscious of the incident that occurred at its franchise retailer positioned at Lau Pa Sat. 

The spokesperson mentioned all employees members are required to adjust to the authorities and crucial actions will probably be taken in opposition to those that fail to take action. 

“We’re unable to supply additional remark because the matter is below police investigation. We apologise for the general public concern this incident has brought about.”