Video of Man Kicking Boy Goes Viral; Taipei Police Actively Intervene
A viral video showed a man kicking a boy in a Taipei parking lot. Although no report was filed, police proactively identified the individuals involved and are investigating the incident under child protection laws.
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- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 13:31
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Central News Agency reporter Huang Li-yun reporting from Taipei on the 15th. A video circulating online shows a boy being kicked in the parking lot of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei City. The police stated today that although they have not yet received a formal report, because it involves child protection, they have proactively intervened, identified the relevant personnel, and will notify the suspects to provide an explanation and process the case according to the law.
A video circulating on social media shows a boy suddenly being pushed to the ground by a man, suspected to be his father, in the parking lot of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Xinyi District. The man then viciously kicks the boy, causing him to fall flat on the ground. A woman, suspected to be the mother, tries to stop him nearby, while another boy stands to the side, looking bewildered.
In response to this, the Xinyi Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department stated today that it has not yet received a report. After investigating, it was found that the incident occurred around 7:52 AM yesterday. The police have proactively reviewed the relevant footage and intervened to handle the case.
Because the case involves child protection issues, the police have already identified the relevant individuals and will notify them to come in for questioning and process the matter according to the law.
At the same time, according to regulations, they have also notified the relevant units of the Taipei City Government to intervene and provide care and counseling according to their responsibilities.
A video circulating on social media shows a boy suddenly being pushed to the ground by a man, suspected to be his father, in the parking lot of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Xinyi District. The man then viciously kicks the boy, causing him to fall flat on the ground. A woman, suspected to be the mother, tries to stop him nearby, while another boy stands to the side, looking bewildered.
In response to this, the Xinyi Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department stated today that it has not yet received a report. After investigating, it was found that the incident occurred around 7:52 AM yesterday. The police have proactively reviewed the relevant footage and intervened to handle the case.
Because the case involves child protection issues, the police have already identified the relevant individuals and will notify them to come in for questioning and process the matter according to the law.
At the same time, according to regulations, they have also notified the relevant units of the Taipei City Government to intervene and provide care and counseling according to their responsibilities.