Nha Trang, Vietnam – Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are investigating an incident in which a Russian man allegedly assaulted a Vietnamese traffic police officer while the officer was mediating a minor road accident in the coastal city of Nha Trang on Thursday morning.
According to local police, the altercation occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Tran Phu and Tue Tinh Streets. Traffic police had been dispatched to the scene following reports of a collision involving a motorbike driven by the Russian national and another motorbike.
Lieutenant Colonel Ngo Tung Giang, who arrived to handle the case, found the two parties engaged in a heated dispute. While attempting to mediate, Giang was unexpectedly punched in the mouth by the Russian man, resulting in facial injuries and bleeding.
Police reported that the foreign national exhibited signs of alcohol consumption and was confirmed to be under the influence at the time of the incident. The man was immediately restrained and taken to the local police station before being transferred to the Nha Trang Ward police division for further investigation.
Authorities have stated that the case will be handled in accordance with Vietnamese law. The assault on an officer performing official duties is considered a serious offense in Vietnam, carrying potential criminal charges and legal consequences.
This incident underscores Vietnam’s strict stance on public order and the conduct of foreign visitors, particularly in tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, which attracts a significant number of international travelers each year.
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Source: Vietnam Insider