Fugitive Sentenced for Assaulting Officer with Feces in Taiwan

A man wanted by authorities in Taiwan has been sentenced to two months in prison for a shocking assault on a police officer during an attempted arrest. The fugitive, identified only as Chen, was at the Yong'an Police Station in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, to report as required by his wanted status.

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The defendant Chen, after being issued a wanted notice by the Kaohsiung District Prosecutor's Office, still went to the Gangshan Precinct's Yong'an Police Station to report on the afternoon of November 5, 2024.

When a police officer, identified as Zeng, moved to apprehend him, Chen allegedly resorted to a vile act of resistance. According to court documents, Chen grabbed feces he had just defecated on the ground and smeared it on the officer's face and body. The assault left the officer covered in excrement, creating an extremely foul odor.

In addition to the fecal assault, Chen also allegedly physically attacked Officer Zeng, causing injuries to his face, neck, and hands. The officer did not press charges for the physical assault. Chen was arrested by the police as a suspect in the ongoing incident.

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Chen allegedly grabbed excrement he had just defecated on the ground and smeared it on his face, body, and other areas.

The Qiaotou District Court found Chen guilty of obstructing official duties and insulting a public servant. The judge noted Chen's poor emotional and self-control abilities, evidenced by his actions in a public place. However, the court also considered his subsequent confession to the crimes. The sentence of two months imprisonment can be commuted to a fine, calculated at NT$1,000 per day.

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The judge considered that the defendant grabbed excrement in a public place and smeared it on the police officer, and also physically assaulted the officer, showing a disregard for the law and obstruction of public authority.