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Online 'no suicide' statement linked to bar fight, accusations against police and official

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man posted a "no suicide" statement online, accusing police and a local official of collusion after a bar fight.
  • The incident involved two men who clashed after drinking at a snack shop, leading to mutual assault complaints.
  • A local village chief, who is friends with one of the men, intervened and is now accused of intimidation.

A dispute that began with drunken conflict at a snack shop in Taiwan has escalated online, with one man posting a "no suicide" statement and accusing local police and a village chief of protecting each other. The incident, which occurred in Houli District, Taichung City, involved two men who allegedly got into a fight after drinking.

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According to the Dajia Police Precinct, the altercation occurred between a 40-year-old man surnamed Jiang and a 56-year-old man surnamed Lin. The two men, who did not know each other, reportedly argued over a matter of address while intoxicated, leading to a physical scuffle inside the shop. Police responded to the scene.

While Jiang sustained minor abrasions to his toes and knee, he did not require medical attention. Huang Jinyi, the village chief of Houlie Village and a friend of Lin, arrived at the scene out of concern. Jiang later filed complaints against Lin for attempted murder and assault. He also accused Village Chief Huang of intimidation, claiming the chief's words at the scene instilled fear. Lin also filed an assault complaint against Jiang.

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Police stated they are processing the reports and will forward the cases to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office. They urged the public to drink responsibly and maintain rationality to avoid conflicts. Village Chief Huang maintained his innocence, stating he only asked the shop owner what happened after arriving, having been called by his friend Lin. He claimed he did not speak to Jiang and was wrongly accused.

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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.