Man arrested for kicking motorcyclist to the ground in Đắk Lắk

Authorities in Vietnam's Đắk Lắk province have initiated legal proceedings against Đào Minh Thuận, 36, arresting him and placing him in temporary detention. He faces charges of intentional assault in connection with a violent incident captured on video, showing a man being kicked off his motorcycle.

The confrontation unfolded on August 3rd around 3 p.m. at a roadside stall owned by Thuận's girlfriend, identified as Ms. L., 39. The victim, Mr. N.K., 47, who is Ms. L.'s ex-husband, arrived at the stall on his motorcycle. Reports indicate that Mr. K. began verbally abusing Ms. L., using offensive language. When Mr. K. noticed Thuận observing him, he reportedly turned his insults towards Thuận before attempting to leave on his motorcycle.

Enraged by the exchange, Thuận allegedly got on his own motorcycle and pursued Mr. K. According to the police report, Thuận caught up to Mr. K. on Provincial Road 9 and kicked him forcefully in the back. The impact caused both Mr. K. and his motorcycle to fall onto the road. The assault did not end there; Thuận reportedly stopped his vehicle and proceeded to kick Mr. K. again while he was on the ground.

Bystanders intervened, preventing further violence, and Thuận subsequently fled the scene. Mr. K. was taken by locals to the Krông Pắk Medical Center for treatment. The Đắk Lắk Provincial Police are continuing to gather evidence to process Đào Minh Thuận accordingly.