Lan Tian, an official in Xian, later apologised for the assault, according to the newspaper report. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Lan Tian, an official in Xian, later apologised for the assault, according to the newspaper report. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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Official from northern China jailed for assaulting lawyer in court after disagreeing with his views

Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen

Updated: 12:53pm, 12 Jun, 2017

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Lan Tian, an official in Xian, later apologised for the assault, according to the newspaper report. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Lan Tian, an official in Xian, later apologised for the assault, according to the newspaper report. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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