Sword wielders on high-speed motorbike arrested in Hanoi

By Huy Manh   December 4, 2023 | 07:03 am PT
Sword wielders on high-speed motorbike arrested in Hanoi
A still of a video showing two men brandishing a weapon on a motorbike in Hanoi. Video by VnExpress/Huy Manh
Two men carrying blades while riding a motorbike at high speeds through Hanoi were arrested by capital city police on Saturday.

The culprits had also reportedly been posting their weapon-brandishing stunts on social media.

The two were carrying swords and knives on Tran Phu Street, Ha Dong District when they were detained by a traffic police team.

"When I saw the traffic police team, I got scared and turned around," said Le Tien Dat, who drove the motorbike.

Le Ba Truong, who sat behind Dat and held the sword, said he brought the weapon from home.

"I brought the sword for self-defense. If anyone beats my friends, we will beat them back," Truong said.

Truong and 14 other people had previously been detained by police after participating in a motorbike race through Chuong My District on July 29. They have all been allowed out on bail and are awaiting their trials.

 
 
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