Yes they are when confronted by the police. Where in the hell is your brain.
My attitude towards duly constituted civil authority is framed by an old “elephant joke”:
Q: What do you call a ten foot tall monster with sharp claws that breathes fire ?
A: “Sir”
The police were not involved. The thugs who knocked Dao’s teeth out, broke his nose and gave him a head injury were airport security guards. They aren’t allowed to carry guns or make arrests.