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Waiting for Red Light, Woman Attacked by Stranger Who Choked Her, Shouting 'Do You Want to Die?'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman was attacked and threatened by a man while waiting at a red light in Taiwan.
  • The man allegedly grabbed her arm and neck, and threatened to push her and her motorcycle over.
  • Bystanders intervened to stop the assault, and the woman has filed a police report.

A terrifying ordeal unfolded in Taiwan when a woman waiting at a traffic light was suddenly attacked by a stranger. The 48-year-old woman was stopped at an intersection in Zhongli District when a 50-year-old man approached her.

I want to thank the people who helped me today, the good Samaritans.

— VictimThe woman expressed her gratitude on social media after the attack.

According to the victim, the man grabbed her arm and neck, threatening to push her and her motorcycle over. She described feeling immense fear, her mind going blank, and not knowing what to do. She shouted for help as the man continued his aggressive actions.

Fortunately, other road users intervened. A male motorcyclist stopped to help, and a driver also pulled over to assist in calming the agitated man. The bystanders managed to de-escalate the situation, allowing the woman to leave the scene before police arrived. She later filed a police report for assault.

You think I can't push you and your motorcycle over?

— AttackerThe man allegedly threatened the woman during the assault.

Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting the man may have had unstable mental health. Police located and detained the man, and the woman is pursuing charges.

Are you trying to die?

— AttackerThe man allegedly threatened the woman during the assault.
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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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