Hanoi police are holding 31-year-old Đặng Chí Thành in criminal custody after he attacked a 28-year-old woman in the lobby of their apartment building, following a dispute between their children.
He is under investigation for “disturbing public order.”
Disagreement Between Children Led to Tension
Several days before the assault, Thanh’s son claimed the woman’s son had hit him while they were playing.
The other child denied the accusation. Thanh said he had asked the woman to apologise, but she refused.
On the night of August 9, at around 10:30 p.m., Thanh saw her in the building’s elevator lobby and demanded an apology again, according to VN Express.
Incident Escalates Into Physical Violence
An argument broke out. Thanh punched the woman twice in the face, kicked her in the stomach, and struck her head and face about ten more times.
A security guard rushed in to intervene, but Thanh remained aggressive and tried to lunge at her again.
A resident later described the dispute between the children as “only minor” and said that after the assault, Thanh loudly threatened to kill the woman.
Eyewitness Account and Video Details
Security footage of the incident quickly spread online. Nearby, a young child cried while another woman stood close but did not step in to help.
According to Dân Việt, the building’s security guard, T.T.H., said that during the confrontation,
“The woman cried and asked, ‘Why did you hit me?’ The man replied, ‘You hit my child.’ But the woman immediately responded, ‘I didn’t hit your child.’”
Legal Consequences
Under Article 318 of Vietnam’s Penal Code, those found guilty of disturbing public order may face fines ranging from VND 5–50 million (S$245–2,451), non-custodial reform for up to two years, or imprisonment for three months to two years.
Police are continuing to investigate and have stated that Thanh will be dealt with according to the law.
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