Taichung North District Street Brawl Late at Night Leaves One Injured, Police Apprehend Two Suspects
A late-night brawl in Taichung's North District resulted in one injury, and police have apprehended two suspects. The incident is believed to be due to a debt dispute, and the police plan to transfer the case for prosecution on charges of disturbing public order.
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- 📰 Published: April 30, 2026 at 12:17
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 30th) Taichung police received a report last night about a fight on Shuangshi Road in the North District. Upon arrival, they found a man surnamed Lin injured and assisted in sending him to the hospital, but the suspects had already fled. Following leads, police apprehended two men involved in the altercation. Preliminary investigations suggest the dispute stemmed from a debt issue between the parties. After questioning, the police will transfer the case for prosecution in accordance with the law on suspicion of disturbing public order.
Last night, a netizen posted on the social media platform Threads with a video, stating that on the evening of the 29th, multiple people were seen beating one person in Taichung City's North District, with sounds of sticks hitting. When police arrived at the scene after receiving the report, the suspects had already fled, sparking discussion among netizens.
Taichung City Police Department's Second Precinct stated today that police received a public report at 11:06 PM on the 29th about a fight on Shuangshi Road in the North District. They immediately dispatched rapid response police units, but by the time they arrived, the dispute had ceased.
Police investigations revealed that the parties involved were acquaintances. An unresolved debt issue led to an argument after drinking, which then escalated into a physical conflict, resulting in a 25-year-old man surnamed Lin being injured and sent to the hospital. Fortunately, his life was not in danger. Police tracked down and apprehended two men involved, a 27-year-old surnamed Chen and a 37-year-old surnamed Yin. The entire case will be transferred for prosecution on suspicion of disturbing public order after police questioning. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 30th) Taichung police received a report last night about a fight on Shuangshi Road in the North District. Upon arrival, they found a man surnamed Lin injured and assisted in sending him to the hospital, but the suspects had already fled. Following leads, police apprehended two men involved in the altercation. Preliminary investigations suggest the dispute stemmed from a debt issue between the parties. After questioning, the police will transfer the case for prosecution in accordance with the law on suspicion of disturbing public order.
Last night, a netizen posted on the social media platform Threads with a video, stating that on the evening of the 29th, multiple people were seen beating one person in Taichung City's North District, with sounds of sticks hitting. When police arrived at the scene after receiving the report, the suspects had already fled, sparking discussion among netizens.
Taichung City Police Department's Second Precinct stated today that police received a public report at 11:06 PM on the 29th about a fight on Shuangshi Road in the North District. They immediately dispatched rapid response police units, but by the time they arrived, the dispute had ceased.
Police investigations revealed that the parties involved were acquaintances. An unresolved debt issue led to an argument after drinking, which then escalated into a physical conflict, resulting in a 25-year-old man surnamed Lin being injured and sent to the hospital. Fortunately, his life was not in danger. Police tracked down and apprehended two men involved, a 27-year-old surnamed Chen and a 37-year-old surnamed Yin. The entire case will be transferred for prosecution on suspicion of disturbing public order after police questioning. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150430
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