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Man wielding sword in Buangkok injures two people and causes damage to three cars

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A man was arrested for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon after he had allegedly swung a sword at several people in Buangkok, police said on Monday (March 14).

According to videos being circulated online on social media and on WhatsApp messenger, a man was seen wielding a sword at several people and cars. The video seemed to be taken from a high-rise building nearby.

In the 3-minute video clip, the man was seen walking in the middle of the road and hitting three cars with his sword as they drove past him.

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He then crossed over to the pavement and swung his sword at a man carrying some plastic bags.

As he did so, he slipped and fell. The video seemed to show a brief scuffle between him and his intended victim, with a passer-by quickly joining in the fray to pin him down. Others nearby also came running to help, four men quickly pinned him on the ground and a fifth person was seen kicking the sword away.

According to a CNA report, the police said they responded to a call for help at about 1.55 pm on Monday after a man was seen wielding a sword in the vicinity of Buangkok Square.

The man had allegedly swung the sword towards members of the public; two people sustained minor injuries. At least three cars were also damaged, said police.

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The man was subsequently arrested for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon, the police added. The sword has been seized as a case exhibit. Police added that investigations are ongoing.

If found guilty of criminal intimidation, the man can be jailed for two years, receive a fine, or both. If he is found guilty of the offence of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, he can be jailed for up to three years and get at least six strokes of the cane. /TISG

 

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