Migrant delivery driver says assault claim was not taken seriously by SA Police
Chao Wu, a migrant delivery driver, alleges he was assaulted in Adelaide's Chinatown on April 1 and claims SA Police closed the case without taking his written statement. He expressed frustration over the handling of his report and sought help from a migrant advocacy group to pursue the matter further. After media inquiry, SA Police stated the incident is now under investigation despite initially deeming it a non-criminal accident.
- ▪Chao Wu alleges he was physically attacked while making a delivery in Adelaide's CBD on April 1, 2026.
- ▪SA Police initially told Wu the case was closed and no offences were committed, classifying it as an accident.
- ▪After ABC News contacted authorities, SA Police confirmed the incident is now under investigation.
- ▪Say Kapsis of Fair Go SA accompanied Wu to file a report and disputed police claims of a 'mutual fight'.
- ▪SAPOL stated they have no record of Wu's initial complaint but will contact him to resolve the issue.
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Migrant delivery driver says assault claim was not taken seriously by SA PoliceBy James WakelinTopic:Law, Crime and Justice32m ago32 minutes agoSat 2 May 2026 at 9:16pmDelivery driver Chao Wu says he was attacked in Adelaide's Chinatown on April 1. (ABC News: Guido Salazar)In short:Chinese national Chao Wu says he was attacked while making a delivery in Adelaide's CBD in early April. He says police attended, but told him the case had been closed before he had the chance to give a written statement.
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