Selling watermelon on the sidewalk, a woman was slashed in the hand
(Baonghean.vn) - While selling watermelon on the sidewalk, Ms. Bay was suddenly chased and slashed in the arm by a man from the house next door.
On the morning of May 24, Ms. Nguyen Thi Bay (born in 1988, residing in Forestry Processing Block 3, Quang Phong Ward, Thai Hoa Town) went to the sidewalk area near Khe To Bridge, Tan Thang Block, Hoa Hieu Ward, Thai Hoa Town to sell watermelon.
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The place where Ms. Bay sells watermelons. Photo: Minh Thai |
At around 8:45 a.m. the same day, while Ms. Bay was selling melons, a man suddenly came from across the street, holding a knife in his hand and chased her. Ms. Bay tried to run away but was still slashed once on the arm by the man. After that, the man turned around and slashed many melons.
Ms. Bay was taken to the hospital with the help of local people. The man who slashed Ms. Bay was identified as Mr. Phan Dong Duc (residing in Tan Thang block, Hoa Hieu ward, Thai Hoa town).
Ms. Bay's relatives confirmed that the family did not know, have any conflicts or grudges with Mr. Duc.
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After chasing and slashing Ms. Bay, the man turned back and slashed many melons. Photo: Minh Thai |
After receiving the news, Hoa Hieu Ward Police arrived at the scene, made a record and reported the incident to Thai Hoa Town Police.