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Public outrage as China delivery man beaten by drunk woman for giving road safety advice

Food delivery man has his face stomped on by drunken woman who resented his offer of road safety tips

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A drunk woman in China who attacked a food delivery worker on his first day on the job has been slammed by people on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Alice Yanin Shanghai

A drunk woman in China kicked and slapped a food delivery driver who reminded her about road safety, sparking nationwide outrage on social media.

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The 42-year-old, surnamed Huang, was detained by police in Chongqing in southwestern China, for attacking the delivery worker, surnamed Ran, in the street earlier this month, Xinmin Evening News reported.

Ran, 21, was sent to hospital for treatment, but the extent of his injuries was not reported.

According to the police statement, Huang was drunk that day and was a passenger on the back of an electric bike her friend was riding.

The out-of-control woman wrestles on the ground with the delivery driver. Photo: Douyin
The out-of-control woman wrestles on the ground with the delivery driver. Photo: Douyin

Ran, who noticed the bike was swerving dangerously, chided them and reminded them of road safety rules when they got close to his bike.

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His remarks annoyed Huang who angrily responded then pulled him onto the ground.

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