Ho Chi Minh City Police Detain Man for Brutally Assaulting Girlfriend's Son
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Police in Ho Chi Minh City detained Bui Trung Quoc for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 14-year-old son.
- The incident, captured on video, showed the man repeatedly hitting the boy in the head and face.
- The suspect reportedly has a history of domestic violence, having previously assaulted both the child and his mother.
In a shocking display of brutality, Vietnamese authorities have detained Bui Trung Quoc following a viral video that exposed his horrific abuse of his girlfriend's son. The footage, which circulated widely on social media, depicted the man savagely beating the 14-year-old boy, leaving him incapacitated. This incident, occurring in Di An City, has understandably ignited public outrage and calls for swift justice.
Before, through the process of monitoring the online space, Di An Ward Police discovered a clip recording a tragic scene of a boy being repeatedly abused by a man, using his hands to brutally hit his head and face.
According to initial investigations, the assault occurred on May 4th when Quoc returned home and began berating the boy for not coming home immediately after his exams. Despite the child's explanation that he had visited a friend, Quoc allegedly dragged him to the floor and proceeded to strike him repeatedly in the face and head. The severity of the blows left the teenager dazed and unable to move.
The suspect was detained for beating his lover's biological child.
The victim's mother, Ms. L.T.K.L., was alerted to the situation only after her son managed to call for help. She revealed that Quoc, with whom she lives as a couple, has a history of violence, frequently assaulting both her and her son when intoxicated. This pattern of abuse underscores the critical need for intervention and protection for the vulnerable child.
Immediately after receiving the information, Di An Ward Police coordinated with the Criminal Police Department (PC02) - Ho Chi Minh City Police to urgently investigate.
The police have initiated an emergency detention of Quoc to further investigate the charges of 'inflicting personal injury.' This case highlights the persistent issue of domestic violence in Vietnam and the importance of vigilant monitoring and prompt action by law enforcement to protect victims. The Thanh Niên newspaper will continue to follow this developing story, emphasizing the legal proceedings and the pursuit of justice for the young victim.
The suspect was detained for inflicting personal injury.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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