When she confronted him about the incident, he punched her face. This attracted the attention of three commuters, 30 year-old Koh Kah Chong, 38 year-old Sng Teck Leong and 42 year-old Ng Kim Wan, who immediately went to her assistance.
After a violent struggle, the three managed to detain the suspect. The police were then notified, and they took custody of the suspect upon arrival.
The suspect, 48-year-old man, will be charged in court tomorrow. If convicted of outrage of modesty, he may be imprisoned for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with caning or with any combination of such punishments.
His other offence of Voluntarily Causing Hurt carries an imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both.
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