Dajia Mazu Procession Clash Injures 3 Police Officers; 2 Suspects Detained
Three police officers were injured during a clash with a procession in Changhua. One suspect was arrested at the scene, and three others were later apprehended in Taichung. Two of the suspects were detained for assault and obstructing public duty.
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- 📰 Published: April 20, 2026 at 19:45
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During the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage procession on the night of April 17th, clashes occurred in Changhua, resulting in injuries to three police officers from the Changhua Precinct. These included Captain Xiao of the Detective Brigade, who suffered a broken nose, and Squad Leader Qiu and Detective Sergeant Huang, who sustained abrasions and bruises. Police immediately arrested a 21-year-old man named Chen who was involved in the disturbance and continued to pursue other suspects. Chen was detained yesterday.
Yesterday afternoon, police, armed with arrest warrants, went to the Dadu District in Taichung City and apprehended a 21-year-old man named Ke, as well as brothers Ye, aged 25 and 21. They were transferred to the Taiwan Changhua Local Court for investigation on charges of intimidation and obstructing public duty, with requests for detention.
Changhua County Police Bureau's Changhua Precinct stated today that the three individuals have previous records for drug offenses and disturbing public order. They are members of a certain temple and are acquainted with the aforementioned Mr. Chen.
The Changhua District Prosecutor's Office explained this evening that after a preliminary hearing, prosecutors found strong evidence against the defendant Ke and the elder Ye brother for crimes including assault and obstructing public duty. They deemed there was a risk of collusion with co-conspirators and destruction of evidence, and thus applied to the Changhua District Court for detention without bail. The younger Ye brother was restricted in his place of residence.
In addition, a suspect named Zeng from the same temple voluntarily reported to the prosecutor's office today. After questioning by the prosecutor, he was released. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150420
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Yesterday afternoon, police, armed with arrest warrants, went to the Dadu District in Taichung City and apprehended a 21-year-old man named Ke, as well as brothers Ye, aged 25 and 21. They were transferred to the Taiwan Changhua Local Court for investigation on charges of intimidation and obstructing public duty, with requests for detention.
Changhua County Police Bureau's Changhua Precinct stated today that the three individuals have previous records for drug offenses and disturbing public order. They are members of a certain temple and are acquainted with the aforementioned Mr. Chen.
The Changhua District Prosecutor's Office explained this evening that after a preliminary hearing, prosecutors found strong evidence against the defendant Ke and the elder Ye brother for crimes including assault and obstructing public duty. They deemed there was a risk of collusion with co-conspirators and destruction of evidence, and thus applied to the Changhua District Court for detention without bail. The younger Ye brother was restricted in his place of residence.
In addition, a suspect named Zeng from the same temple voluntarily reported to the prosecutor's office today. After questioning by the prosecutor, he was released. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150420
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