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Drunk Man Subdued at Taoyuan Police Station, Netizens Cheer 'Satisfying Takedown'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A drunk man caused a disturbance at a police station in Taoyuan, Taiwan, shouting and pushing people.
  • Officers intervened to calm the situation, but the man then pushed an officer.
  • He was subdued by police and later released after sobering up, with authorities warning against public intoxication.

A 56-year-old man, identified by the surname Zhang, caused a scene at the Dahua Police Station in Taoyuan, Taiwan, after consuming alcohol. He entered the station intoxicated on the evening of June 6, shouting and exhibiting disruptive behavior.

His actions escalated when he began pushing other individuals present at the station, including officers attempting to de-escalate the situation. Police reported that Zhang pushed an officer who was trying to calm him down.

In response to the escalating disturbance and to prevent further disruption to the public and other complainants, officers employed necessary force to subdue Zhang. He was taken down and restrained by the police. The incident was captured by bystanders and shared on social media, where it garnered positive reactions from netizens.

After being subdued, Zhang was placed under protective custody. He was released late at night once he had sobered up and was deemed not to be a safety risk. Police have urged the public to drink responsibly and manage their emotions in public spaces, warning that losing control due to alcohol could lead to legal consequences.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.