On May 27th, a brawl broke out in front of a noodle restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, with about thirty people involved and multiple injuries reported. One of the parties involved was a young man from a basketball team.
According to a report from “People’s Concern,” a subsidiary of Guizhou Radio and Television Station, on May 27th, a fight occurred in front of the Yu Chu Noodle Restaurant in Erqi District, Zhengzhou, Henan.
Witnesses at the scene said that around thirty people from both sides were involved in the brawl, leading to a chaotic situation. Among them was a young man from a basketball team, and multiple people were injured on the scene.
Video footage circulated online showed beer bottles scattered on the ground outside the restaurant, with the scene being chaotic. Several injured individuals were seen sitting on the ground, while others lay motionless. Some were carried on stretchers for medical treatment.
Witnesses mentioned they saw pushing and shoving escalating into a physical altercation, but they were unclear about the specific reasons behind the incident. It was suggested that a minor disagreement might have escalated into violence.
The report stated that the restaurant in question had been temporarily closed to cooperate with the investigation.
Netizens commented on the incident, expressing concerns about the increasing social hostility and violence.
Some online users remarked humorously, questioning the quality of the noodles served at the restaurant and speculating on the real cause of the conflict beyond a mere food dispute.
The prevailing message highlighted the escalating tensions within society and emphasized the need for caution and restraint, especially during times of heightened emotions or hot weather.