October 27, 2025Oct 27 Photo courtesy of VN Express A 31-year-old man, Nguyen Van Nam, has been arrested in Ha Tinh Province after allegedly assaulting his 10-year-old stepdaughter with a wooden stick and hammer, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred on the evening of October 18, when Nam accused the girl of lying. She was left alone in the house until relatives rescued her the next day. Nam faces investigation for "intentional infliction of injury" following the brutal attack that left his stepdaughter with head injuries requiring seven stitches. The girl was admitted to Vinh City General Hospital, where her condition has stabilized, and she is now set for discharge. Authorities revealed Nam had bandaged her wound and left for work, locking her inside the house. The suspect was apprehended on October 19 while hiding on a roof. During questioning, Nam expressed regret, claiming he acted in a moment of anger. Prosecutors stated that Nam had a history of abusing the child, having been previously warned by local authorities. The girl's 29-year-old mother, Ban Thi Binh, married Nam in 2022, and they have two children together. The family resides in a rented home in Ha Tinh. The victim expressed her desire to live with her grandmother in northern Vietnam to escape further abuse. Police and prosecutors continue their investigation into the case. Key Takeaways Nguyen Van Nam was accused of attacking his stepdaughter, causing serious injuries. Nam had a history of abuse, and authorities are conducting further investigations. The girl wishes to move to northern Vietnam to live with her grandmother. Related Stories: Intoxicated Foreigner Arrested After Assault in Pattaya Pakistani Man Arrested at Airport Over Phuket Ladyboy Assault Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-10-27
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