Two men, aged 28 and 33, have been arrested for fighting over Pokemon GO, in the first arrest related to the popular gaming app in Singapore, the police said in a news release on Tuesday (Aug 16).
The police said they received a call last Sunday reporting a dispute between a car driver and a pedestrian at the car park entrance of Plaza Singapura. Investigations revealed that the pedestrian was playing Pokemon GO on his mobile phone while crossing the road.
The car driver sounded his car horn at the pedestrian, after which a dispute arose and blows were exchanged. Both were arrested at the scene, police said.
For the offence of affray, both men face up to one year's jail or a fine of S$5,000, police added.
The police said they have noted several reports on social media of people crossing roads without regard for their safety or those of motorists, parking inconsiderately, or generally causing inconvenience to others while allegedly chasing Pokemon.
VIA - channelnewsasia.com
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