Singing, fighting, just another night in Pailin, Police blotter, Phnom Penh Post

A karaoke dust-up got seriously out of hand in Pailin town on Saturday as a spat over songs led to a violent attack.

Two pals were at a local karaoke parlour when they got into an argument with a group of five men, police said.

The duo moved on to a different bar, but when they tried to drive home later in the night the five men reappeared and blocked their way.

The pair tried to power through the blockade but one was hit with a cleaver and seriously injured. Police are investigating. NOKORWAT

Contact author: Phak Seangly

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