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Man, 30, allegedly snatched cap with Israeli emblem from other man, 55, & assaulted him on public bus
The 55-year-old was warned for the display of a foreign national emblem.
Gawain Pek
June 03, 2026, 12:25 PM
Photo via Mothership
A 30-year-old man will be charged in court on Jun. 4, 2026, for voluntarily causing hurt against a 55-year-old man on a public bus.
The younger man allegedly snatched a cap bearing an Israeli national emblem that the older man was wearing and assaulted him.
Allegedly snatched cap bearing Israeli national emblem
According to a Singapore Police Force (SPF) news release, the incident occurred on Oct. 27, 2025, at about 10:40pm, along Rivervale Drive.
Police received a call for assistance regarding a case of assault.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the 30-year-old man had allegedly snatched a cap bearing the Israeli emblem, which the 55-year-old man was wearing.
The younger man also allegedly assaulted the older man. Both parties were not known to each other.
Police established the identity of the 30-year-old man through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police cameras.
The offence of voluntarily causing hurt carries an jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
55-year-old warned for display of foreign national emblem
The 55-year-old was also given a stern warning, in lieu of prosecution, for displaying a foreign national emblem.
"The police takes a serious view of any act of violence," SPF said.
SPF also advised members of the public against the public display and wearing of articles associated with foreign conflicts.
SPF also reminded members of the public "not to import overseas conflicts into Singapore" and to "express their views in a lawful and responsible manner".
"The police will deal with offenders sternly in accordance with the law," SPF said.


