Police in Da Nang have recaptured a Chinese suspect who escaped from a hospital while receiving medical treatment — even though one of his legs was still shackled.
The man, identified as Li Shang Ze, 31, had been in temporary detention for his alleged involvement in a case of unlawful imprisonment. Early on November 2, while under police escort at Da Nang Hospital, Li managed to flee around 4:30 a.m., heading toward the Hải Phòng–Ông Ích Khiêm intersection.
Local authorities immediately launched an intensive manhunt, deploying police forces across nearby wards and reviewing security camera footage. Notices were also circulated through neighborhood Zalo groups to alert residents.
After several hours on the run, Li was tracked down and arrested in the Ngũ Hành Sơn District — about five kilometers from where he escaped.
Photos shared by local media showed the suspect still wearing one side of his leg shackle at the time of capture.
Police are now investigating how Li managed to escape custody and whether any security lapses occurred during his hospital stay.
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Source: Vietnam Insider