Seafood Stall Owner Prosecuted for Assaulting Vegetable Vendor in Vietnam

Authorities in Phu Tho province, Vietnam, have initiated legal proceedings against a seafood stall owner accused of assaulting a vegetable vendor. The suspect, identified as Nguyen Thi Thuy, 43, faces charges of "intentionally causing injury."

The incident reportedly occurred on June 22nd around 8 AM on Truong Chinh Street in Xuan Hoa ward. Thuy, who owns a seafood stall, allegedly got into an argument with a 63-year-old vegetable vendor, identified as N.T.Q., concerning their respective selling locations. During the altercation, Thuy is accused of using a high-pressure car wash hose to spray water directly at Q.'s face.

The vegetable vendor sustained injuries that necessitated medical treatment. Following the report, police from Xuan Hoa ward responded to the scene. They gathered evidence, took statements from involved parties, and collaborated with the Phu Tho Provincial Police's Investigation Agency.

Police are emphasizing the importance of resolving disputes peacefully and within legal boundaries. They issued a public advisory against using weapons, tools, or any potentially dangerous equipment to settle conflicts. The authorities stressed that any act intentionally harming another person's health or life will be dealt with strictly according to the law.