Traffic dispute escalates into street fight in Taipei's Xinyi District; foreign man tackled

A street brawl broke out in Taipei's Xinyi District on the afternoon of August 26, reportedly stemming from a traffic dispute between a foreign man and a Taiwanese man. The confrontation quickly escalated from verbal arguments to a physical fight that spilled into the street, drawing the attention of onlookers.

Video footage shows the foreign man throwing punches at the Taiwanese man. The Taiwanese man's female companion then pushed the foreign man multiple times, extending the conflict to a crosswalk. The Taiwanese man used his height advantage to tackle and pin the foreign man, with both individuals wrestling on the road. The Taiwanese man's companion also struck the foreign man on the head.

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Help!

As the situation intensified, the foreign man's female companion shouted for help as a police patrol car arrived. A bystander claimed the foreign man initiated the physical contact. The Taiwanese man, still agitated as police led them away, insisted, "He hit me first!"

Police have taken both parties to the station to clarify the events. Both individuals may press assault charges. The exact cause of the conflict and related responsibilities are under further police investigation.

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He hit me first!