Taoyuan Man Kicks Head After Warning Against Smoking, Sent for Prosecution on Assault Charges

Central News Agency (Reporter Wu Rui-chi, Taoyuan, 10th) In Taoyuan City, Mr. Zheng, unhappy with two men smoking in front of a convenience store, approached them to advise against it. An argument ensued, and an emotional Mr. Zheng violently kicked one of the men in the head. When police arrived, the kicked man stated he would file assault charges, and the police will refer the case to the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office for investigation according to law. Liu Po-chun, Deputy Director of the Wuling Police Station, Taoyuan Precinct, Taoyuan City Police Bureau, stated in a media interview today that at 8:33 PM last night, the kicked man and his colleague were smoking on the sidewalk in front of a convenience store on Fuxing Road in Taoyuan District. Mr. Zheng (25 years old) approached them to advise them not to smoke, which led to a verbal dispute. Mr. Zheng suddenly kicked one of the men in the head. Wuling Station police officers immediately rushed to the scene after receiving the report, separating the two parties to clarify the situation. Liu Po-chun pointed out that when the police arrived, there was no longer a conflict between the two parties. In addition to separating them and clarifying the situation, the police also informed the victim of his rights on the spot. The victim decided to file assault charges, and the police immediately accepted the case and referred it to the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office for investigation according to law. The police urge the public to handle disputes rationally and not to cause conflicts due to momentary emotions, thereby avoiding breaking the law and suffering unnecessary losses. The kicked man said that if his smoking affected Mr. Zheng, he would have extinguished his cigarette after being told, but the other party's physical assault was wrong. Therefore, after the police informed him of his rights, he decided to file assault charges against Mr. Zheng. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150510. Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship is a force to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency "First-hand News" APP to stay updated with the latest news. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or utilized without authorization.