Chinese hawker detained after attacking police in Phnom Penh

Khmer Times
September 19, 2024

A Chinese man has been detained after he attacked police with a rock, yesterday in Phnom Penh

The incident took place at 3:35 pm on September 18, 2024 in Veng Sreng Street in Choam Chao 3 Village, Sangkat Choam Chao II, Khan Por Sen Chey, Phnom Penh.

Witnesses described how the Chinese national became enraged after police detained him for blocking traffic.

After difficulties in communication, due to the lack of mutual languages, the man took a large rock and brandished it at police, causing a holdup in traffic.

Police subdued the man, who suffered several injuries during the incident.

He was then taken to the local police post for further questioning.