An Giang Provincial Police on 3/12 criminally detained La Van Loc, 26, for investigation into murder. The detention follows an incident where Loc allegedly assaulted his neighbor, Mr. Hong, after being advised to stop drinking.

La Van Loc at the investigative agency. Photo: Duong Dong

The incident occurred on the morning of 30/11 in Khanh Binh commune. Loc was drinking at his home with his neighbor, Mr. Hong. After their drinking session concluded around noon, Loc sought to continue drinking at another neighbor's house. Mr. Hong then advised Loc to stop.

According to the investigation, an enraged Loc grabbed a nearby piece of wood and repeatedly struck Mr. Hong on the head. Mr. Hong collapsed on the spot. Residents intervened, and Loc subsequently returned home.

The victim was rushed to the emergency room and diagnosed with a severe head injury.

Ngoc Tai - Duong Dong

* The victim's name has been changed.