Ho Chi Minh City police temporarily detained Tran Trong Le and Pham Hoang Gia, 32, on 1/5 for disturbing public order.

Tran Trong Le and Pham Hoang Gia at the investigative agency. *Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Police*.

According to the investigation, the incident occurred on the afternoon of 22/3. An acquaintance was driving Gia, who appeared intoxicated, on a motorcycle through the Thu Thiem Tunnel, heading from the city center towards the former Thu Duc City. Le, riding behind, repeatedly honked to overtake.

The busy road and repeated honking from behind prompted Gia to turn back and curse. Upon exiting the Saigon River Tunnel, Le accelerated, pulled alongside, cursed back, and then rode off.

The dispute reignited at the Mai Chi Tho - Nguyen Co Thach intersection, where both motorcycles stopped at a red light. Gia dismounted and rushed to fight Le. During the struggle, they collided, causing one civilian's motorcycle to fall. Despite this, the two continued their brawl, ignoring the traffic. The incident only stopped when passersby and Gia's relatives intervened.

Video recording two people fighting on the road. *Photo: Screen grab from video*.

The investigative agency determined that Le and Gia's actions occurred in a public place, causing public disorder, negatively impacting social safety, and demonstrating disregard for the law.

Nhat Vy