Man jailed for assaulting 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, who suffered spinal fracture
A 65-year-old man, Mok Teck Nam, was sentenced to one year and six weeks' jail for assaulting a 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, causing a spine fracture and head injuries. He also admitted to stealing a $195 microphone from a pub and has a history of violence-related off…
Intelligence analysis by Llama
A 65-year-old man, Mok Teck Nam, was sentenced to one year and six weeks' jail for assaulting a 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, causing a spine fracture and head injuries. He also admitted to stealing a $195 microphone from a pub and has a history of violence-related offences. The incident occurred on November 9, 2025, at a coffeeshop in Towner Road, near Boon Keng MRT station.
A 65-year-old man, Mok Teck Nam, was very drunk and sleeping at a coffeeshop. When a 59-year-old employee tried to wake him up, he got angry and hit her with a chair. He also stole a microphone from a pub and has a history of being violent. He was sentenced to one year and six weeks' jail.
Analysis
Mok Teck Nam's History of Violence-Related Offences
Mok Teck Nam, 65, has a history of violence-related offences, including using criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty in 2013 and voluntarily causing hurt in 2021. His actions have remained undeterred and recalcitrant despite the sentences imposed on him.
The Incident at the Coffeeshop
On November 9, 2025, Mok was intoxicated and sleeping on the ground at a coffeeshop in Towner Road, near Boon Keng MRT station. At around 3.30am, the 59-year-old drink stall employee tried to wake him up, but he responded by scolding her with Hokkien vulgarities. As a verbal altercation ensued between them, Mok threw a plate of noodles at the employee's head. A video taken of the argument showed the employee's face and shirt stained with sauce.
The Aftermath
The police were called, and the employee held up a plastic chair to block Mok from leaving before the police arrived. Mok swung food trays at the employee's arm and an unknown object at her head, said the prosecutor. He then placed the woman in a headlock, pushed her to the ground and used his body weight to prevent her from getting up. Picking up a plastic chair, he swung it several times to hit her head as she remained on the ground. Mok left the scene before the police arrived, but was arrested later that day. The employee suffered a 3.5cm laceration on her scalp and a spine fracture.
Key points
- Mok Teck Nam, 65, was sentenced to one year and six weeks' jail for assaulting a 59-year-old coffeeshop employee, causing a spine fracture and head injuries.
- He also admitted to stealing a $195 microphone from a pub and has a history of violence-related offences.
- The incident occurred on November 9, 2025, at a coffeeshop in Towner Road, near Boon Keng MRT station.
The court's decision to sentence Mok Teck Nam to one year and six weeks' jail may serve as a deterrent to others who engage in similar violent behaviour. Additionally, the fact that Mok was ordered to pay compensation for the stolen microphone may help to hold him accountable for his actions.
The fact that Mok Teck Nam has a history of violence-related offences and has remained undeterred despite previous sentences may indicate that he is a repeat offender. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the current justice system in preventing such behaviour.
