Bangkok:A 19-year-old man, identified as Mr. Natthanon or Mr. Leng, has been apprehended by the authorities following an alleged assault on a 27-year-old woman at the Lat Phrao Intersection. The incident occurred while the woman was stopped at a red light.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Natthanon was summoned to Phaholyothin Police Station by officers from the Investigation Division of Metropolitan Police Division 2 and the local investigation unit for questioning regarding the incident. During the interrogation, he claimed ignorance of the victim's gender at the time of the assault and insisted that he only responds aggressively when provoked.
Mr. Natthanon explained that the altercation began when he was hit by the victim's car, after which the victim allegedly refused to stop and discuss the incident. He pursued the victim on his motorcycle, attempting to attract her attention, but his attempts were ignored, leading to his anger and subsequent actions. He expressed remorse upon discovering that the victim was a woman.
The investigation at Phaholyothin Police Station is ongoing, with authorities working swiftly to gather testimonies and consider filing charges. The victim and her lawyer are scheduled to participate in identifying the perpetrator.