Senior Officer Accused of Assaulting Woman in Chaiyaphum

Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a senior police officer after a woman, Supatra, reported being struck during a confrontation at a Korean barbecue restaurant in Chaiyaphum. Supatra filed the complaint on February 25 at Nong Bua Daeng Police Station, detailing the incident that occurred the previous evening.

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The altercation reportedly happened on February 24 at 8pm when Supatra was dining with friends. She identified the alleged assailant as a deputy superintendent from Nakhon Phanom province. According to Supatra, tensions escalated when the officer, dining with a woman and another person, repeatedly glanced at her table, leading to an altercation instigated by a beer bottle thrown by the woman accompanying him.

The situation quickly intensified, with Supatra alleging that the officer struck her on the head with a beer bottle, inflicting a head wound. Both parties engaged in a scuffle until the restaurant owner intervened to separate them. Following the incident, Supatra received medical treatment at Nong Bua Daeng Hospital and subsequently reported the matter to the local police.

Authorities at Nong Bua Daeng Police Station are currently investigating the complaint. They plan to interview the accused officer and are reviewing CCTV footage to corroborate the events. The investigation aims to clarify the details and determine the next steps in the legal process, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Supatra claims she was assaulted by a deputy superintendent in a restaurant.

• The confrontation involved a thrown beer bottle, escalating to physical violence.

• Police are reviewing footage and interviewing involved parties to establish facts.

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