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A US Embassy spokesman confirmed yesterday that Capt Shunkwiler had apologised to Mr Ho during their phone conversation. Mr Ho was also invited to tour USS Tarawa, but he declined. The 250m-long amphibious strike ship carries on board warplanes, helicopters and landing craft used by the US Marines. Mr Ho said that his lawyers have approached the US Navy to assess how he can be compensated for his broken spectacles, medical bills and damage to his car. He had been attacked on Friday night while looking for a parking lot at the open-air carpark near Wheelock Place. At the time, Mr Ho heard a knock and got out of his car to investigate. He said he was then attacked by a 1.8m-tall African-American. He was punched in the face and hurled onto two cars by the man, who seemed drunk. Mr Ho's facial wound needed four stitches. He also suffered internal bleeding in his left eye and cuts on his nose. His car was also dented. The US Embassy has given the assurance that the sailor, whose name cannot be revealed as investigations are ongoing, will cooperate fully with the Singapore police probe. The spokesman emphasised that 'the sailor will not leave until the situation is fully resolved'. 'He's here in case anyone from the Singaporean authorities wants to talk to him,' she said. The police have classified the case, while investigations are ongoing, as voluntarily causing hurt. The Straits Times understands that the sailor has missed rejoining his ship, which set sail yesterday.
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