Man Smashes Milk Powder Cans Over Inheritance Dispute, Police Report Domestic Violence
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, caused a disturbance by smashing milk powder cans in the street due to dissatisfaction with inheritance distribution.
- Police intervened after neighbors reported the noise, finding the man emotionally distressed.
- Although the man calmed down and initially declined further assistance, police proceeded with a domestic violence report to ensure family safety.
A dispute over inheritance distribution led to a late-night disturbance in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, when a man identified by the surname Lin took to the streets to vent his frustration by smashing milk powder cans. The loud noises alerted nearby residents, prompting them to contact the police.
Officers from the Gangshan Precinct responded to the scene around midnight. They found Lin in an agitated state, having taken milk powder cans from his home and smashed them on the roadside. The incident occurred on Huayuan Road in the Gangshan District.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and there was no physical violence involved. Police officers, along with Lin's wife, worked to calm him down. After patient communication, Lin's emotions gradually stabilized. Although he indicated he no longer required assistance once he had calmed down, the police, following protocol, proactively filed a domestic violence report to safeguard the family's well-being.
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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.