Vietnam police probe suspected arson, vandalism involving 2 cars in Hue

According to initial reports, residents discovered a white car parked beside the sidewalk with burn marks in two areas on Saturday morning, including the front-right side of the vehicle and an area near its right-side mirror.

A second car parked behind it also showed signs of damage.

R., the owner of the second vehicle, said the paintwork on the front passenger-side door had been scratched.

He said his younger brother had parked the car on Hanoi Street in the early hours of the same day.

After being informed of the incident, R. went to the scene to assist authorities with their investigation.

Local officials said the suspected vandalism occurred at around 2:00 am.

Authorities have initially identified a person in connection with the damage, and city police are handling the case.

Man charged after smashing truck windows in Ho Chi Minh City

In related news, police in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday pressed charges against Huynh Luong Loc, 35, for allegedly disturbing public order after he was filmed using a wooden stick to smash a truck’s windows following a traffic dispute.

Investigators said the incident occurred on Quach Dieu Street in Vinh Loc Commune when Loc reportedly stopped in front of a moving truck, then used a wooden stick to strike the windshield and side window before fleeing the scene.

Police later identified and detained the suspect after video footage of the incident spread widely on social media.

Ho Chi Minh City police urged road users to remain calm during traffic disputes on the road and to avoid violence or damaging property.