Man admits hitting elderly smoker at void deck who fell and later died


Allan Chua Kim Wee will return to court next Wednesday for sentencing. -ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): After having breakfast at Hougang Mall, Allan Chua Kim Wee was on his way home when he spotted an elderly man smoking at a void deck.

Wishing to file a complaint with the authorities, Chua took photos of the man with his smartphone, and a confrontation ensued.

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