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Stabbings in Toa Payoh Coffee Shop Clash, 11 Charged with Rioting

 



On August 24, 2025, chaos erupted in Toa Payoh after a violent brawl broke out at a coffee shop near Block 10B Lorong 7. According to police, at least 13 individuals were involved in the altercation, which left two victims injured and more than 10 people seen fighting in footage circulating online.

The police were alerted to the fight at around 10am that morning. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group allegedly targeted two men after a dispute escalated. The victims, aged 21 and 30, both sustained stab wounds, one on the arm and the other on the back. Thankfully, both received outpatient treatment at a hospital and their injuries were not life-threatening.

Authorities wasted no time in responding. With the aid of CCTV footage and police camera images, they quickly identified and tracked down the suspects. A total of 13 people, 12 men and one woman aged between 21 and 34, were arrested. Among the seized items was a cleaver, believed to be one of the weapons used in the fight.

Out of the group, 11 men are facing charges of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon. Four of them, aged between 21 and 33, are scheduled to be charged in court on August 26. Another seven men, aged between 23 and 34, are expected to face their charges the following day. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man will be assisting the police in further investigations.

The brawl, captured on video and widely circulated on Telegram, showed chaotic and violent scenes. More than 10 people could be seen engaged in the altercation inside the coffee shop. In the footage, several individuals lifted a chair and tables before smashing them to the ground, while another man was seen striking someone with an object in his hand. The situation quickly spiraled as at least eight people were spotted running across the road towards a nearby Housing Board block.

Tables and chairs were left overturned, and the aftermath showed a chaotic mess with broken furniture scattered across the area. Bloodstains were also observed at the scene, underscoring the violent nature of the confrontation.

Under Singapore law, rioting with a deadly weapon is a serious offence. Those convicted can face up to 10 years’ jail and caning. The police have emphasized their zero-tolerance stance on violent crimes, stressing that swift action will be taken against those who threaten public safety.

This case highlights growing public concern over group violence in Singapore. The use of weapons and the fact that the fight occurred in broad daylight, in a public coffee shop setting, has alarmed many residents. Investigations are ongoing to establish the root cause of the dispute and whether the incident was linked to any gang-related activity.

As court proceedings move forward, the case serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of resorting to violence. While the two victims were fortunate enough to escape with outpatient treatment, the escalation could have easily turned fatal.

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