Old Dhoby Ghaut Brawl Comes Back to Life on Social Media
What started as a year‑old scuffle in downtown Singapore has suddenly gone viral again, sparking fresh curiosity among netizens and law‑enforcement officials alike.
What the Police Say
- According to the police, the footage actually captures an incident that unfolded on August 27, 2017.
- It took place outside the Peace Centre mall on Sophia Road, not far from Club 9.
- In total, four men (aged 22‑32) were apprehended for the altercation.
- Charges included:
- Two men – affray
- One – causing public nuisance
- One – disorderly behaviour
Why the Fight Sounds Shabby
According to witnesses, the men went meet‑up at Club 9 and then turned up at the mall to argue over their cars. Things quickly got heated.
One of the men filmed a police officer – then challenged the officer’s authority. Another tried to stage a “public nuisance” by refusing to leave the scene when told to do so. And the last guy found himself in trouble for “disorderly behaviour” after provoking the other group.
What Happened on the Street – The Video’s Tells
In clip one, you can see two squads of guys shoulder‑to‑shoulder in the middle of the road. The brawl is so intense that one of them ends up being hauled off the sidewalk by a sidekick while the heckler keeps shouting and throwing nasty gestures.
Hokkien curse words never used sparingly. They are hurled like confetti.
Clip two shows a man holding out his hand against police officers and shouting, “Don’t touch me. I know the law.” He even managed to tug his own hand – but the officers made a clean sweep.
The police eventually handcuffed him and proceeded to take him away in the red‑coat force, while his female friend was seen arguing, “Don’t use force, can or not?”
Police Still Investigating
Even though the footage is old, the authorities pride themselves on keeping their investigations open‑ended. The case is not yet closed – they are currently looking into the circumstances of all four arrests.
Audience Reaction
- Widespread votes for the “Like” button on Facebook and WhatsApp.
- Some younger users wondered, “If this is from 2017, how did it get all new fans?”
- Others drew a whole new meme culture around the old clip.
