40s Arrested for Assaulting Firefighter Paramedic Who Came to Support in Drunken State

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] A man in his 40s was arrested by the police on charges of assaulting a firefighter paramedic who was supporting him (obstruction of official duties).

On the 6th, Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station announced that they have booked and are investigating Mr. A (44) on charges including obstruction of official duties for assaulting a firefighter paramedic who responded to a call after he fell asleep intoxicated.

Mr. A is accused of hitting the hand of a paramedic who responded to a call after he fell asleep intoxicated on the street in Wolgye-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, at around 1:10 a.m. on the 4th.

At the scene, it is known that police officers and paramedics were dispatched to assist Mr. A, who had fallen asleep in a heavily intoxicated state.

The police plan to conduct additional investigations, taking into account the paramedic’s statement that "the injury was minor and they do not wish to press charges."

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