17.02.2026 07:10
A 55-year-old man in Jiangsu province, China, assaulted his 92-year-old mother over a trivial argument; the police detained the assailant and launched an investigation, and the incident has drawn reactions on social media.
A 55-year-old man named Yang in Jiangsu province, eastern China, physically assaulted his 92-year-old mother due to a mundane argument. According to police records and information shared by local security units, the incident occurred on the evening of November 10 at around 6:15 PM in the Wujin district, Jiaze town.
THREW HER TO THE GROUND AND STAMPED ON HER
Police and local authorities reported that a verbal dispute, which began as a minor family disagreement, quickly escalated into a physical attack. After the video of the incident spread on Chinese social media, authorities took action. The footage showed Yang punching his mother, holding her hair, and pushing her to the ground while stepping on her.
ARRESTED
Authorities stated that the local police swiftly arrived at the scene following a report, catching the assailant in the act and placing him under criminal detention. It was reported that the investigation is ongoing.
ELDERLY WOMAN HOSPITALIZED
According to the police statement, the elderly woman was first taken to the hospital for examination and treatment, and then taken home by other relatives to receive care. Local government teams also visited the family to provide social support after the incident.
CLAIM OF "MEMORY PROBLEMS"
Some international news sources reported that witnesses stated the elderly woman occasionally experienced memory problems, which led to frequent arguments with her son in the past; neighbors described the incident as the "tragic consequences of an ongoing dispute."