Deranged Man Arrested After Iron Rod Attack Injures Two Officers
A mentally disturbed man attacked two police officers with an iron rod outside a rice porridge shop in Saraburi, fracturing one officer's mouth before being arrested the following day in Nong Saeng District.
Police have arrested a mentally disturbed man who attacked patrol officers with an iron rod, injuring two officers in Saraburi. The suspect has a previous record of detentions and gave incoherent statements during interrogation.
On July 6, a Facebook user posted a video with the caption: "Just came out to eat some delicious rice porridge—what a show! #Good Stuff Khlong Chol Saraburi." The clip showed a Mueang Saraburi patrol vehicle pulling up before a shirtless man in shorts ran across the road, apparently to retrieve a weapon, then returned to attack two police officers. With help from nearby residents, the man struck one officer to the ground and fought with the second officer, who was forced to retreat. Police called for reinforcements as the deranged man continued throwing objects from the truck bed before fleeing into the darkness. The incident occurred outside a rice porridge shop in Mueang District, Saraburi Province. Police released a public alert asking for tips on locating the suspect, identified as Mr. B, approximately 42 years old, 160 cm tall, often seen without a shirt and wearing only shorts, living in the municipality area.
On the evening of July 7, citizens reported spotting the suspect in Nong Saeng District. Police tracked him to a roadside shelter where they apprehended him. The suspect, wearing long sweatpants and a shirt draped over his head, was identified as Mr. B, matching the warrant. During custody, he spoke incoherently and was transferred for formal questioning, including a drug test, which came back negative. He was charged with assault on a police officer and obstructing officials performing their duties using force and weapons.
According to Pol. Col. Sak Khaiweeradechai, the Mueang Saraburi Police Station commander, two officers were injured: Senior Sergeant Boon Chaleaw suffered a fractured mouth requiring five stitches after being struck with the iron rod, and Senior Sergeant Pramet sustained facial injuries but was released for home care. The suspect has a history of previous detentions and has caused disturbances in the area multiple times, though this is the first incident involving serious violence against police or civilians.
