Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
A TAIWANESE CHILD has been beheaded in Taipei today in what police said appeared to be a random killing, sending shock waves through the island.
The victim, surnamed Liu, was with her mother and headed to a metro station to meet up with relatives when she was attacked, according to a police statement.
The suspect, a 33-year-old man surnamed Wang, reportedly overpowered the child’s mother and decapitated the child with a kitchen knife.
“The girl’s mother rushed forward to pull Wang away, but he was stronger and pushed (her) aside,” read the statement. “She died on the spot.”
Wang was arrested at the scene of the crime and is currently in police custody. He has yet to enter a plea.
The police did not specify the victim’s age, however, local media reported that the girl was four years old.
Police said Wang had been booked in the past over drug-related crimes. Taiwan’s Apple Daily reported that Wang was unemployed and living with his parents and had been hospitalised due to mental health issues.
Taiwan’s outgoing President Ma Ying-jeou called on authorities late this afternoon to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder, while police island-wide were instructed to increase patrols of neighbourhoods.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Awful sad news . The Ryan’s are an excellent hurling family in Clara. People will remember this man’s son Lester receiving the McCarthy cup and giving an excellent speech, all in Irish language, only a few months ago. At dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Tragic, these stories are too common. RIP.
Rest in peace….condolences to his family.
Very sad, may he rest in peace.
Can’t understand the red thumbs on some of these comments! RIP
I think it might be how people interpret comments. For example, is it really appropriate to green thumb a comment saying “An awful tragedy”? If anything, we shouldn’t be allowed to comment on these sort of stories.
You get pr#%ks who like to go against people views no matter the circumstances… R.I.P.
Rip. Condolences to the ryan family. Dreadful tragedy
RIP
So, so sorry to hear about this today. My condolences to Lester and all the Ryan family.
Terrible stuff. Should always be 2 people working together in that type of situation. I realise it’s not always possible to hire people if they can’t afford it. #RIP
When do farmers ever have two driving a tractor?
Don’t be silly Maggie. On most farms (that can afford it) there’s always 2 people together, especially around dangerous equipment. I think it might even be law.
It’s not the time for a debate but you’re wrong on this one Fergal. Slurry spreading is usually a one man per tractor job. If you’ve your own equipment to do the job you’d usually just do it on your own. RIP to the man.
RIP, Dreadfully for the family to lose a loved one in such circumstances. Safety in industrial operations has improved over the years but safety on farming has not kept pace. There is an urgent need for compulsory education around safety on the farm.
RIP to the man and I hope his family find peace.
Shockin
Red thumbs people with fuc* all else to do only thrive on other people’s misery…would piss u off..
have your say