On December 26, 2025, investigators from the Singapore Police Force escorted 57-year-old Teo Eng Chye back to the Fork & Spoon food court at Woodlands Mart. This scene visit was a critical part of the ongoing probe into a fatal scuffle that occurred just days earlier. Teo, who has been charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt, arrived at the Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6 location in a police vehicle at approximately 10:40am. He was seen wearing a face mask and was restrained by wrist and ankle restraints as he was led through the premises by a team of investigators.
The incident that led to these charges took place on the evening of December 21, 2025. According to reports and preliminary investigations, a dispute erupted between Teo and 73-year-old Mr. Foo Suan Chew. The disagreement reportedly began over a minor issue involving a queue for the restroom. Witness accounts suggest that as Mr. Foo was waiting for his turn, Teo allegedly cut the line, leading to a verbal exchange that quickly turned into a physical altercation. The scuffle eventually moved from the toilet area into the main dining area of the food court.
During the scene visit on Friday, Teo was led around the food court, attracting the attention of curious members of the public who watched through the glass windows of the establishment. Investigators focused heavily on the area near the restrooms, where the fight is believed to have started. Teo spent approximately one hour being questioned at the scene, specifically near a corner table and inside the toilet facility, as police sought to reconstruct the exact sequence of events and the nature of the physical struggle.
The consequences of the altercation were devastating. When police first arrived at the scene at 9:20pm on the night of the incident, they found Mr. Foo lying unconscious on the ground. He was rushed to the hospital by the Singapore Civil Defence Force, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. Medical examinations revealed that Mr. Foo had suffered a fracture to his thyroid cartilage, a critical structure in the neck and throat area. It is this specific injury that forms the basis of the grievous hurt charge against Teo.
Teo Eng Chye was arrested on the same day as the incident and was formally charged in court on December 23. While the charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt under the Penal Code typically carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison along with a fine or caning, Teo is legally exempt from caning because he has passed the age of 50. Court documents noted that Teo had "no comment" when he was informed of Mr. Foo's death during his initial court appearance via video link.
The management of the food court, which is owned by Koufu, has cooperated with the police by providing access to surveillance footage. There are approximately four CCTV cameras in the vicinity where the scuffle occurred, and this footage is expected to be a key piece of evidence as the case progresses. Stall owners in the area noted that while the food court is generally peaceful, disputes occasionally arise among patrons who have been drinking in the outdoor seating areas.
Following the hour-long reconstruction on December 26, Teo was led back to the police vehicle and returned to remand. He is currently being held at the Woodlands Police Division. His next court mention is scheduled for December 30, 2025, where further details regarding the investigation may be revealed. The case has sparked significant community discussion regarding the tragic escalation of a everyday dispute into a loss of life, and the police continue to emphasize a zero-tolerance policy toward such acts of violence.
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