Blamed for not drinking the offered beer, he slashed his friend and fell into the river.
Le Xuan Hoang invited Bui Quang Cong to use a knife and sword to slash Nguyen Thanh Dong, who fell into the river, after being blamed for not drinking the offered beer.
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| Suspect Hoang (left) and Cong with evidence at the investigation agency. Photo: CA |
On May 30, Hoang, 19 years old, and Cong (20 years old, both residing in Cam Xuyen town, Ha Tinh), were prosecuted and arrested by Cam Xuyen district police to investigate the crime.Intentional injury, according to Article 134 of the 2015 Penal Code.
Authorities allege that at midnight on May 26, Hoang and Dong (20 years old, residing in Cam Quan commune) were drinking at a restaurant near the riverbank in Cam Xuyen town. Dong poured beer for Hoang but was refused, so he raised his voice, claiming that he was being disrespected.
After being stopped by many people, Hoang texted Cong to bring weapons to take revenge. About ten minutes later, two young men with knives and swords slashed Dong many times on the head, back and shoulders. The victim fell into the river, suffering 9% health damage.
Hoang and Cong were arrested three days later while hiding in Cam Xuyen district.
