Lalaki, pinukpok ng bato at tubo ng kakilala matapos niya itong batiin ng "Happy New Year"

- A man from Sual, Pangasinan was struck with a stone and pipe by his acquaintance

- According to reports, the victim was on the side of the road when he saw the suspect and greeted him with a "Happy New Year"

- Instead of greeting him back, the suspect picked up a stone and pipe and struck the victim on his head

- Police authorities said both men were drunk during the incident, but the motive of the crime was unknown

A man from Sual, Pangasinan, was hit on the head with a stone and a pipe by someone he knew.

Reports say the victim was standing by the roadside when he saw the suspect and greeted him with "Happy New Year."

Instead of responding, the suspect grabbed a stone and pipe and struck the victim on the head.

In a report by GMA 7's '24 Oras,' police said both men were drunk at the time, but the reason behind the attack remains unclear.

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They also added that allegedly, the suspect is known in their place as someone who'd always seek conflict among members of their community whenever he's under the influence of alcohol.

The suspect was already arrested, and there was no comment yet about the crime he committed.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh