Man Stabbed in Xinzhuang Park; Police Seek Suspect via CCTV Footage
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man attacked another with a fruit knife in Fushou Park, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City.
- The victim sustained a 2-centimeter puncture wound and was taken to the hospital; his life is not in danger.
- Police are reviewing surveillance footage to apprehend the suspect, who fled the scene after the assault.
A dispute in Fushou Park in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, escalated into a knife attack on Saturday afternoon. Two men, both around 50 years old, were arguing over an unspecified reason when one produced a fruit knife and stabbed the other. The victim suffered a 2-centimeter puncture wound. Bystanders immediately called the police. Emergency services arrived and transported the injured man to the hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition and not facing life-threatening injuries. The assailant fled the scene after the attack. Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding area to identify and locate the suspect. The knife, believed to be a fruit knife, was not left at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident as a case of assault and plan to take a statement from the victim once he has recovered from the emotional distress. The motive behind the argument and the subsequent stabbing remains under investigation.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.