Allegedly upset over the portion of meat served at an economy rice stall, one customer subsequently assaulted the stall owner from behind while in the toilet, slamming his head against the wall and punching him in the face.

The incident happened at the Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre on Sunday (May 28) at around 7pm, reported Shin Min Daily News.

The stall owner, surnamed Cai, told Shin Min reporters later that evening that the patrons were a couple who ordered curry chicken, among other dishes, at his stall.

However, they were unhappy over the portion that was served and went to confront Cai. Both parties got into an argument.

"[The male patron] asked if I thought he couldn't afford it," said Cai.

The 55-year-old hawker claimed that he had told them nicely that he could give them more meat, but it would come at an extra charge. They ordered the extra meat and left thereafter, he said.

However, Cai shared that when he was in the toilet some time later, he felt someone grab his head from behind and he was bashed against the wall, twice.

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