{"id":8196,"date":"2021-07-16T16:25:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T08:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=8196"},"modified":"2021-07-21T11:54:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T03:54:06","slug":"man-stabs-neighbor-loud-noises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/man-stabs-neighbor-loud-noises\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Stabs Neighbor For Talking Too Loudly, Later Apologizes To Victim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Man stabs neighbor for making loud noises<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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When it comes to living in an urban neighborhood where houses lined up to each other, <\/span>getting along with your neighbors<\/span> is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most important neighborly etiquette is to refrain from making loud noises. Failure to do so can result in a direct complaint or abusive reaction from the house next door.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the man in the story, he received more than just a polite knock on the door. Instead, he got a stab from his neighbor<\/strong>, who had just enough with his loud talking habit<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s how the bloody brawl transpired.<\/p>\n

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He has a loud talking voice<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nA densely populated neighborhood in Hanoi<\/em>
\nImage is for illustration purposes only<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Lao Dong Thu Do<\/span><\/a><\/em>
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\n69-year-old N.V.H.<\/strong> and 59-year-old Nguyen Duc Chung<\/strong> are neighbors in Ha Dong, Hanoi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Living next door to one another, the two couldn\u2019t help but have some conflicts over loud noises.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cH. talks very loudly. When he calls his wife or grandchild, the whole neighborhood can hear his voice.\u201d Chung said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Chung\u2019s irritation with H.\u2019s talking habit culminated in a bloody face-off.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A violent scuffle follows a complaint<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nChung at the court<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Nguoi Lao Dong<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

On 21st August 2020, Chung was home while H. and his wife were feeding their grandchild. Hearing them raise their voices with each other, Chung got irritated.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAt day you are boisterous. At night you also make noises.\u201d Chung complained to H. from his home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After that, both Chung and H. engaged in open hostility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Filled with anger, Chung took a cleaver from his kitchen and stood at his door. <\/span>At the same time, H. walked through the gate towards Chung.<\/span><\/p>\n

Immediately, Chung came at H. with his knife and stabbed him on his forehead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeing her husband wounded, H.\u2019s wife threw a bowl of rice at Chung to stop him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instantly, Chung stabbed her in her ribs, but she managed to run away for help.\u00a0<\/span>After a while, neighbors helped both H. and his wife to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result of the injury, H. suffered paralysis on the left side of his body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chung receives 15 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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On 15th July, Chung stood trial and pleaded guilty. He mentioned that he was so annoyed by H.\u2019s loud voice that he couldn\u2019t repress his anger and control his behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf I really intended to kill him, H. wouldn\u2019t have made it alive until today.\u201d Chung added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to that, he apologized to H. and admitted to not being able to pay damages.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t afford to pay damages. I can\u2019t seek financial help from anyone else. My wife left me many years ago and I\u2019m raising my child all by myself.\u201d Chung said.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end, Chung received a 15-year sentence for manslaughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try to be sensitive and civil with each other<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This is a sad lesson about neighborly etiquette that we all should learn from.
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\n<\/span>At any time of the day, try to be sensitive and refrain from making loud noises, from walking to talking. If you happen to host a gathering at your home, inform your neighbors in advance and seek their understanding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, remain respectful if you are uncomfortable with the noise pollution caused by your neighbor. What you can do is to give them a polite knock on the door and make your request known. If your words don’t carry enough weight, call the cops.<\/span><\/p>\n

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