Reported about 1 year ago
In Taipei, on June 10, 2024, a man and his friend were standing on the roadside chatting after leaving a bar in the Eastern District when three strangers passed by. When the man glanced at them, one of the strangers unexpectedly attacked him with a machete, causing a struggle where the victim's right ear was cut. The police arrived to intervene as the situation escalated, and the assailant was eventually arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault. Incidents of violence in the area were noted, but the knife attack was deemed excessive and the suspect faced legal consequences.
Source: YAHOO