Man Carrying a Knife Spotted in Zhubei City Area, Arrested by Police, No Injuries Reported
Police in Hsinchu County apprehended a homeless man carrying a cleaver near an elementary school in Zhubei City on April 16. No one was harmed, and patrols in the area have been increased.
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(CNA Reporter Kuo Hsuan-wei, Hsinchu County) The Hsinchu County Police Bureau stated today that on April 16, they received a report of a suspected homeless man carrying a knife near an elementary school in Zhubei City. They have apprehended the man, confiscated the cleaver he was carrying, and found no instance of him attacking anyone. He has been transferred to the Hsinchu District Court for violating the Social Order Maintenance Act.
The Zhubei Precinct of the Hsinchu County Police Bureau pointed out in a press release today that the Liujia Police Station received a report on April 16 that a man was walking on the road holding a knife. Police officers immediately arrived at the scene to handle the situation and apprehended the man inside a nearby convenience store, confiscating the cleaver on the spot. No situation of attacking or actually endangering others was found at the scene.
The police stated that this man has no fixed residence and has been reported to the Department of Social Affairs to intervene with care, providing necessary assistance and counseling to reduce the risk of recurrence. Subsequently, the density of patrols and police visibility around schools will be strengthened to enhance safety maintenance operations.
The police urge the public not to panic excessively. Parents are also advised to pay more attention to their children's safety while commuting to school, avoiding letting them linger alone in remote areas, and working together to maintain a safe environment around school campuses. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150424
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(CNA Reporter Kuo Hsuan-wei, Hsinchu County) The Hsinchu County Police Bureau stated today that on April 16, they received a report of a suspected homeless man carrying a knife near an elementary school in Zhubei City. They have apprehended the man, confiscated the cleaver he was carrying, and found no instance of him attacking anyone. He has been transferred to the Hsinchu District Court for violating the Social Order Maintenance Act.
The Zhubei Precinct of the Hsinchu County Police Bureau pointed out in a press release today that the Liujia Police Station received a report on April 16 that a man was walking on the road holding a knife. Police officers immediately arrived at the scene to handle the situation and apprehended the man inside a nearby convenience store, confiscating the cleaver on the spot. No situation of attacking or actually endangering others was found at the scene.
The police stated that this man has no fixed residence and has been reported to the Department of Social Affairs to intervene with care, providing necessary assistance and counseling to reduce the risk of recurrence. Subsequently, the density of patrols and police visibility around schools will be strengthened to enhance safety maintenance operations.
The police urge the public not to panic excessively. Parents are also advised to pay more attention to their children's safety while commuting to school, avoiding letting them linger alone in remote areas, and working together to maintain a safe environment around school campuses. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150424
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