Man, 18, arrested for causing public nuisance after assaulting Amos Yee outside Suntec City anime convention

An 18-year-old man was arrested for causing public nuisance after he assaulted 27-year-old Amos Yee at Suntec City Convention Centre, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said.

The incident took place outside an anime convention, Doujin Market 2026, which Yee said he wanted to attend but was banned from due to concerns raised by attendees.

SPF said in response to Mothership's queries that it received a call for assistance at about 2:15pm on May 9.

"Upon arrival, officers established that a 27-year-old male subject was assaulted by an 18-year-old male subject," SPF said.

Yee sustained minor injuries.

The 18-year-old man was arrested for causing public nuisance.

Police investigations are ongoing.