Former Legislator Tseng Tsai Mei-tso Attacked and Injured, Yunlin Police Arrest 10 Suspects
Former legislator Tseng Tsai Mei-tso's residence was invaded by dozens of men in white, resulting in injuries to six people including Tseng Tsai Mei-tso. Yunlin police suspect a drunken altercation and have arrested 10 suspects, continuing the investigation.
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yijing, Yunlin County 7th) Former legislator and former chairperson of Beigang Chaotian Temple, Tseng Tsai Mei-tso's residence was invaded by dozens of men in white today, who assaulted anyone they saw. Six people, including Tseng Tsai Mei-tso and her son Tseng Wei-bin, were injured. The police initially suspect that a drunken altercation led to the physical conflict, and have successively arrested 10 suspects, with the case being transferred for legal processing.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso and others were sent to the hospital for treatment. Tseng Tsai Mei-tso suffered a vertebral fracture and is currently hospitalized. She told media in a phone interview this afternoon that around 4 AM today, the Mazu sedan chair of Beigang Chaotian Temple was still parading in the town. She, Tseng Wei-bin, her driver, and relatives were setting up an altar in front of her residence, waiting for the deity.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso stated that when she went to the intersection to check on the parade, and returned home shortly after, dozens of young men in white suddenly rushed over, shouted "Tseng Tsai Mei-tso," and started assaulting people. Some used baseball bats to smash glass doors, and others casually threw flower pots and other objects at her house.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso hopes the police will handle the case impartially, as she spends most of her time in the north and only returns to Beigang during holidays, so she does not understand why she was attacked or who the attackers were.
Zhang Shu-yu, chief of the Yunlin County Beigang Police Precinct, said that they received a report from the public around 4 AM today, stating that a public dispute and conflict occurred in Beigang Township. When officers arrived, the conflict had ended, and the suspects had left. The police immediately reviewed surveillance footage to investigate and reported to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office for command and investigation. They have successively arrested 10 suspects and will continue to track down other involved individuals and clarify the circumstances behind the gathering of people.
The police's preliminary investigation suggests that a drunken altercation at the scene led to the physical conflict.
Regarding external doubts about the police refusing to record family members' identifications in the interrogation records, Zhang Shu-yu clarified that all relevant statements have been legally recorded and included in the investigation, and there was absolutely no refusal to record or cover-up.
The police stated that the entire case has been transferred to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of mass brawling, assault, and violation of the Organized Crime Prevention Act. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yijing, Yunlin County 7th) Former legislator and former chairperson of Beigang Chaotian Temple, Tseng Tsai Mei-tso's residence was invaded by dozens of men in white today, who assaulted anyone they saw. Six people, including Tseng Tsai Mei-tso and her son Tseng Wei-bin, were injured. The police initially suspect that a drunken altercation led to the physical conflict, and have successively arrested 10 suspects, with the case being transferred for legal processing.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso and others were sent to the hospital for treatment. Tseng Tsai Mei-tso suffered a vertebral fracture and is currently hospitalized. She told media in a phone interview this afternoon that around 4 AM today, the Mazu sedan chair of Beigang Chaotian Temple was still parading in the town. She, Tseng Wei-bin, her driver, and relatives were setting up an altar in front of her residence, waiting for the deity.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso stated that when she went to the intersection to check on the parade, and returned home shortly after, dozens of young men in white suddenly rushed over, shouted "Tseng Tsai Mei-tso," and started assaulting people. Some used baseball bats to smash glass doors, and others casually threw flower pots and other objects at her house.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso hopes the police will handle the case impartially, as she spends most of her time in the north and only returns to Beigang during holidays, so she does not understand why she was attacked or who the attackers were.
Zhang Shu-yu, chief of the Yunlin County Beigang Police Precinct, said that they received a report from the public around 4 AM today, stating that a public dispute and conflict occurred in Beigang Township. When officers arrived, the conflict had ended, and the suspects had left. The police immediately reviewed surveillance footage to investigate and reported to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office for command and investigation. They have successively arrested 10 suspects and will continue to track down other involved individuals and clarify the circumstances behind the gathering of people.
The police's preliminary investigation suggests that a drunken altercation at the scene led to the physical conflict.
Regarding external doubts about the police refusing to record family members' identifications in the interrogation records, Zhang Shu-yu clarified that all relevant statements have been legally recorded and included in the investigation, and there was absolutely no refusal to record or cover-up.
The police stated that the entire case has been transferred to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of mass brawling, assault, and violation of the Organized Crime Prevention Act. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150507
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