Chinese woman jailed in Singapore after biting police officer's finger, smashing plates at restaurant

The woman, identified as Wang Xiongjun, was convicted of multiple offences ranging from public nuisance to assaulting law enforcement officers. She has since filed an appeal against her sentence on Sept. 25, Mothership reported.

Wang's first offense occurred on March 28 during a flight from Yogyakarta, Indonesia to China, with a stopover in Singapore. She reportedly hurled vulgarities at cabin crew members and was arrested upon landing for violating the Air Navigation Act.

While out on bail, Wang was arrested again on April 18 for trespassing at the Singapore General Hospital’s A&E department without a valid reason. Just a day later, while in custody at the New Bridge Road Police Cantonment Complex, she bit a female auxiliary police officer’s finger, causing it to bleed and swell. Witnesses said it took several officers to pull her away as she refused to release her bite.

Her erratic behavior continued even after that. On April 24, Wang visited Coucou Hotpot Restaurant at Jewel Changi Airport, where she allegedly shouted profanities at the manager and smashed two bowls and a plate, resulting in damages worth S$45 (US$35). She was later arrested and charged again, this time for harassment, public nuisance and mischief.

While in detention at Bedok Division Headquarters, Wang also scratched an officer’s wrist and pinched another officer’s thigh, further adding to her list of offences.

During sentencing, Wang claimed that law enforcers should better explain their actions to the public instead of using authority and force. She also requested that her jail term be counted from her initial arrival in Singapore, but the judge ruled that it would begin from the date she was remanded.

Wang’s earliest expected release date is Nov. 2, according to 8world.