Chinese man’s violent bus attack leaves boy, 7, in hospital – but draws surprising reactions
Police detain man after he stamps repeatedly on seven-year-old’s head as the child travels home from school alone
A man has been detained for violently attacking a seven-year-old boy on a public bus in southwest China.
Footage from security cameras showed a seated male passenger saying a few words to the boy, who had his back to him. The boy turned in response and kicked the man lightly three times.
After the third kick, the man grabbed the child by the scruff of his neck, spun him around and threw him to the floor before stomping on his head three times.
The incident occurred on Friday as the boy was travelling home from school, alone, in Suining city, Sichuan province, Toutiao news reported. He did not know the male passenger, it added.
The attack was witnessed by a number of adult passengers and at least one child. One woman stopped the man and tried to pick up the child, who was slumped on the floor.