Man Attacks Passers-by with a Weapon on the Street in Henggang, Longgang, Shenzhen; Responding Police Accused of Cowering and Failing to Intervene

On July 14, 2026, a violent armed assault occurred in Henggang Sub-district, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong. A man beat passers-by on the street with a stick. The police officers who arrived at the scene were accused of cowering, doing nothing but filming, and even being chased by the attacker, causing an uproar of public opinion.