China official's son beats man to death in dog attack row: Report
BEIJING (AFP) - The son of a Chinese official beat a man to death in a dispute over compensation after his dogs bit the victim, state media reported Monday, in a case sparking outrage online.
The 24-year-old victim, Xie Benzong, was walking in a park in the central city of Changsha on January 30 when he was bitten by two dogs belonging to Guo Bin, the son of a local official, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Guo, who police described as a "company employee", drove Xie to a hospital and agreed to give him 300 yuan (S$65) in compensation, Xinhua reported. But after treating him, the hospital informed Xie that the bill was more than 1,000 yuan.
Police were called and told Guo to pay 600 yuan, but he refused, Xinhua reported, citing Xie's girlfriend.
BEIJING (AFP) - The son of a Chinese official beat a man to death in a dispute over compensation after his dogs bit the victim, state media reported Monday, in a case sparking outrage online.
The 24-year-old victim, Xie Benzong, was walking in a park in the central city of Changsha on January 30 when he was bitten by two dogs belonging to Guo Bin, the son of a local official, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Guo, who police described as a "company employee", drove Xie to a hospital and agreed to give him 300 yuan (S$65) in compensation, Xinhua reported. But after treating him, the hospital informed Xie that the bill was more than 1,000 yuan.
Police were called and told Guo to pay 600 yuan, but he refused, Xinhua reported, citing Xie's girlfriend.
