The police investigation agency serves the decision to arrest L.S.G. — Photo from Đà Nẵng Police

ĐÀ NẴNG — Police in the central city of Đà Nẵng on Tuesday said they have initiated criminal proceedings against an Australian national identified as L.S.G., 35, on suspicion of causing public disorder.

Earlier on May 30, L.S.G. turned violent at a café on Lê Hồng Phong Street, Hải Châu Ward, following a minor dispute with another customer, according to the police.

The suspect smashed another customer's mobile phone before using a wooden chair to destroy a series of items, shouting and overturning furniture at the bar area and throughout the premises.

The behaviour caused panic among customers and staff, who fled into the street.

L.S.G. then stormed up to the mezzanine floor, kicked open a door, continued to destroy property and restrained a young man who was present in the café.

The suspect only stopped when authorities arrived.

L.S.G.'s family, speaking to Australian media, believe he was suffering from a bipolar episode at the time.

The family said that L.S.G. had been living with bipolar disorder for a decade but had not had an attack for three years.

The aftermath of the incident. Photo from Gé café

The incident seriously disturbed public order, disrupted the business operations of the establishment and drew large crowds on Lê Hồng Phong Street that night.

Initial damage has been assessed at close to VNĐ383 million (US$14,500), including multiple mobile phones, laptops, tablet computers and other belongings of customers.

During the investigation, police collected footage from security cameras that recorded the entire sequence of events.

Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage to determine liability for the destruction of property.

Notably, the Đà Nẵng City Police stated that L.S.G. showed signs of resistance and lack of cooperation during the investigation. — VNS