SINGAPORE: The man caught on video assaulting his girlfriend at Lucky Plaza has been sentenced to three weeks’ jail.
Andrew Suresh Markandan, 47, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (July 29) to two charges of voluntarily causing hurt.
The incident happened on Feb 8, when Andrew met his girlfriend at the mall. Details about the victim cannot be disclosed owing to a gag order.
The court heard that Andrew was unhappy when his girlfriend revealed that her 15-year-old son had received money from his biological father.
“The accused felt triggered and aggrieved, as he had provided some financial support to her son and her family and was unhappy that the victim’s ex-partner was suddenly involved with her family again,” said State Prosecuting Officer Zakir Hussain.
He became even more upset when the woman’s female friend kissed and hugged her at the pub they were in.
When she realised he was unhappy, Andrew’s girlfriend left the pub with her friend. But he was not done and went looking for her.
He saw her texting someone on her phone, and suspected she was talking to her ex-partner. An argument ensued and Andrew tried to get her phone, which she had placed in her handbag.
During the altercation, Andrew pushed his girlfriend into a corner and grabbed her from behind with both arms. He was trying to get to her bag.
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