On 12/8, Ban Thach Ward Police announced the temporary detention of Ngo Viet Hieu, 36, residing in Lien Chieu ward, to clarify his actions of assault and disturbing public order.

The police agency is continuing to investigate other individuals involved.

Ngo Viet Hieu listens as police read his temporary detention order. *Thanh Huynh*

On 8/8, local police received a report about a brawl on Nguyen Hoang Street, in Tra Cai residential group, Ban Thach ward. Video footage circulating on social media showed one man holding the victim in a chokehold while another repeatedly punched and kicked the victim's face and head, right next to two 16-seat passenger buses.

Police identified the assaulted individual as a 43-year-old driver of a 16-seat bus belonging to the Kim Lien bus company, operating the Da Nang - Quy Nhon route. The victim is currently receiving treatment at a hospital for injuries to his back, head, and left arm.

The two individuals involved in assaulting the driver were the driver and attendant of a 16-seat bus from the Nhan Duc bus company, traveling in the same direction. Initial findings by authorities indicate the incident stemmed from a dispute over vying for passengers between the two buses.

Ngo Viet Hieu was directly responsible for inflicting injuries upon the victim.

Ngoc Truong