Vietnamese Couple Arrested in Thailand Over Acid Attack in Hanoi
Thai police have arrested a Vietnamese couple in Bangkok, following a request from Vietnamese authorities, in connection with an acid attack in Hanoi. The couple had fled Vietnam for Thailand after the incident and were apprehended over a year later. Authorities are also searching for a third suspect.
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