Man who drunkenly attacked girlfriend's aunt and policewoman jailed 4 weeks
SINGAPORE — He was at a birthday celebration with his then girlfriend and her aunt but became intoxicated after drinking with his friends.
When the aunt tried to get him to leave, Tristan Koh Boon Hui, 25, slapped her face twice.
Later, the executive host hurled vulgarities at two police officers and threw a punch at a policewoman.
At the State Courts last Monday (27 May), Koh was sentenced to four weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one charge each of using criminal force and using criminal force against a public servant.
He admitted to two other counts involving uttering expletives at the officers, which were taken into consideration for his sentencing.
Koh, who does not have a lawyer, is out on bail pending an appeal against the jail term.
Policewoman blocked accused’s punch
Koh attended the birthday celebration on 2 December 2018.
At about 10.40pm, his girlfriend’s aunt asked her to bring Koh out of the house as he was shouting and making a lot of noise. Koh resisted and slapped the aunt twice on the cheek.
About half an hour later, a volunteer policewoman and another police officer interviewed Koh, who appeared intoxicated and uncooperative.
At about 11.35pm, Koh threw a punch at the policewoman but she managed to block the blow with her hands. He also spewed vulgarities at the officers.
The maximum penalty for using criminal force is up to three months’ jail along with a fine of up to $1,500.
The maximum punishment for using criminal force on a public servant is up to four months’ jail and a fine.
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