Man, 73, who died after Woodlands food court scuffle allegedly got into fight over toilet queue cutting

More details have emerged about the 73-year-old man who died after a scuffle involving another man, 57, at a Woodlands food court on Dec. 21.

The 57-year-old was charged in court on Dec. 23 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

Two men did not know each other

According to court documents seen by Mothership, Teo Eng Chye, 57, is charged with causing Foo Suan Chew, 73, to suffer a fracture of his thyroid cartilage in the neck.

Foo later died in the hospital.

The incident happened at Fork & Spoon, a Koufu-owned eatery at Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6.

According to Shin Min Daily News, one stall owner heard a commotion taking place between two food courts.

"It sounded like there was an altercation in front of the restroom entrance. Afterwards, four police cars showed up along with a number of police officers," the stall owner said.

At the time, most stalls were shuttered for the night, and there weren't many customers.

The two men were reportedly drinking at the outdoor dining area and did not know each other, Shin Min wrote.

Allegedly fought over restroom queue cutting

According to Shin Min, Foo had got up to go to the restroom, and Teo followed suit.

While the 73-year-old was waiting for his turn, Teo apparently cut the line.

Foo spoke out, which Teo was unhappy with.

The two then got into an altercation, which became physical.

There are around four CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the incident, Shin Min wrote.

A stall assistant told Shin Min that the police cordoned off the area and viewed the surveillance footage on the night of the incident.

The assistant added: "Fights often break out here between drinking patrons. There was also once when the police was called because bottles and chairs were being thrown."

No comment after learning of death

According to Shin Min, Teo appeared in court via video link.

When Teo was informed of Foo's passing, he responded that he had no comment.

Teo has been remanded and his case is set for mention again on Dec. 30.

Top image via Shin Min Daily News, Google Maps