Man, 38, pushes woman, 68, at Hougang HDB void deck for refusing to make out with him, breaks her ribs

A 38-year-old man who could not take no as an answer from a 68-year-old woman for refusing his sexual advances pushed her to the ground at an HDB block void deck in Hougang, causing her ribs to break.

Chng Yong Huat was sentenced to 11 weeks in jail.

How it unfolded

According to Shin Min Daily News, Chng and the victim met for music and drinks at a rooftop garden on Jan. 3, 2024.

The pair made out for a while until the victim said she was uncomfortable to continue.

They then headed down to a void deck at around 4am.

Unsatisfied, the man wanted to continue to make out with the victim, but she refused.

Angered by her refusal, the man started arguing with her and pushed her to the ground, and she had to be sent to the hospital.

A medical report showed that the victim had suffered external bruising on her head and cheek.

The fifth rib on her left lung was also broken.

She had to be hospitalised for 16 days.

Used violence despite knowing her age: Prosecutor

Despite knowing that the elderly woman was vulnerable to injuries due to her age, Chng continued to use violence against her, said the prosecutor, as reported by Shin Min.

However, noting that the defendant had no previous criminal record and was willing to plead guilty early, the prosecution asked for a sentence of 11 weeks in prison.

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