Chinese province of Hebei detains hundreds in anti-crime blitz prompted by attack on women in restaurant

Police in the northern province launched the 100-day crackdown after an angry public backlash about the assault on four women in the city of Tangshan

The public security department said it would focus on crimes involving triads and gangsters and those targeting women, children and the elderly

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The atack on the women was captured on camera and triggered a wave of public revulsion. Photo: Reuters

Published: 7:00pm, 14 Jul 2022

Police in the northern Chinese province of Hebei have detained 558 suspects and 135 fugitives since launching a massive crackdown on crime in the wake of a public outcry over an attack on a group of women.

The public security ministry said the 100-day crackdown, which began on June 25, was designed to protect women, children and the elderly.

“We will focus on crimes involving triads and gangsters, – which seriously infringe on people’s sense of security and challenge the psychological bottom line of society- as well as crimes against vulnerable groups, picking quarrels and provoking trouble, and fraud against the elderly.

“We will take thunderous measures to launch a vigorous strike,” a police statement said, according to the online portal ThePaper.cn.

The public security department said it would: “Strive to resolve conflicts and problems at the primary level and in a nascent state.

“By sticking to the facts and laws, we will handle every case, carry out every law enforcement activity and resolve every conflict and dispute to uphold social justice.”