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Two Youths Smash Hotel Windows Over Perceived Poor Service

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Two 19-year-old men smashed a hotel's storefront with a baseball bat after being dissatisfied with the service from hostesses.
  • The men were arrested shortly after the incident and confessed to the vandalism, stating they acted on impulse due to a perceived slight.
  • Police are investigating the motive further but have ruled out group brawling charges due to the low number of perpetrators.

Two 19-year-old men vandalized a well-known hotel in Tainan early on June 8, using a baseball bat to smash its glass windows. Their motive, according to their police statements, was dissatisfaction with the hostesses' attitude during their visit the previous night. They felt the women were "too cold," refusing to hug them or hold their hands, which they perceived as poor service despite having paid.

The hostesses weren't hugging us tightly, and they wouldn't even hold our hands!

— 19-year-old manDescribing his dissatisfaction with the hotel staff's attitude.

Unable to let the perceived slight go, the men returned to the hotel in the early morning hours with a baseball bat. They violently struck the glass windows, causing them to shatter. A bystander recorded the incident and uploaded the video online, but it was quickly deleted. The hotel immediately lowered its gates to conceal the damage.

We felt neglected despite paying for the service.

— 19-year-old manExplaining the reason for his anger.

Responding to the incident, the Fifth Precinct police quickly apprehended the two men. During questioning, they admitted to the vandalism, explaining it was an impulsive act to vent their frustration over the poor experience. Police are continuing to investigate if there were any other underlying motives.

We will continue to strengthen security patrols in the area and strictly prevent violent incidents.

— PoliceReiterating their commitment to public safety.

Authorities confirmed that only the two individuals were involved in the destruction, thus precluding charges of group brawling, which requires at least three people. The men have been transferred for prosecution on charges of property damage and unlawful restraint. Police emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order and urged citizens to resolve disputes through legal channels rather than resorting to violence.

We urge the public to resolve consumption disputes through legal channels and not resort to violence.

— PoliceAdvising citizens on handling grievances.
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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.

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