Elderly stall helper pushed to ground after alleged head pat at East Coast coffeeshop

SINGAPORE, 16 August 2026 — An incident at an East Coast coffeeshop has sparked widespread discussion online after an elderly stall helper was allegedly pushed to the ground following a brief interaction with a young girl.

The incident reportedly took place at a coffeeshop in the Roxy Square area on Saturday, where the elderly man, who works at Bei-Ing Wanton Noodles, was seen walking past a family before appearing to pat the young girl’s head.

A confrontation followed, during which a man believed to be the girl’s father approached the elderly stall helper and pushed him to the ground.

Video footage of the incident has since circulated online, prompting concern among members of the public over the use of physical force against an elderly person.

Family seeks answers

The elderly man’s family has reportedly shared footage of the incident online in an effort to identify the man involved.

According to accounts accompanying the footage, the elderly man subsequently complained of back pain following the fall.

The family has also urged members of the public not to harass or confront the person involved, but instead to allow the matter to be handled through the proper channels.

Different perspectives

The incident has generated considerable debate online.

Some have questioned why the elderly man touched a child without the parents’ permission, while others have criticised the decision to respond with physical force.

Regardless of the circumstances leading up to the confrontation, the incident has raised questions about how disagreements involving children, elderly people and members of the public should be handled.

Police report lodged

A police report has reportedly been lodged, with investigations understood to be ongoing. The exact circumstances of the incident, including what was said before the physical confrontation, have not been independently established.

The Mamak Corner will continue to follow the case and update this report when information from the authorities or the parties involved becomes available.