Man Arrested for Stabbing With Screwdriver Over Bicycle Dispute
A 26-year-old man was arrested for stabbing a 52-year-old with a screwdriver at a public park in Udon Thani over a disputed bicycle sale that escalated into a violent confrontation.
A 26-year-old man identified as Bank has been arrested after stabbing 52-year-old Chalad with a screwdriver at Nong Prajak Silpakam public park in Udon Thani on July 25 evening. The victim suffered serious injuries to his abdomen and right arm after a severed artery, witnessed by people exercising in the park. The suspect fled the scene but turned himself in the following morning.
Bank confessed to the stabbing and revealed the dispute originated over a bicycle transaction. He claimed the victim had sold him the bicycle for 200 baht but refused to release it. When Bank later asked to borrow the bicycle, the victim refused, leading to an argument and the victim punching him. Later that evening, Bank returned to confront the victim but was stabbed first with the screwdriver. He then grabbed the weapon and stabbed back in retaliation before fleeing.
Bank stated he felt little remorse for his actions, citing that the victim attacked him first. His girlfriend convinced him to turn himself in after learning the victim survived. Police charged him with drug possession after a urine test indicated methamphetamine use; he admitted to using two to three pills daily. Additional charges for causing serious bodily injury were filed, while investigators are determining whether attempted murder charges apply.
