"‘Crying Did Not Stop’: 20-Year-Old Father Arrested for Assaulting 2-Month-Old Son"

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seong-yeol] A man in his 20s who beat his 2-month-old son into an unconscious state has been handed over to the prosecution.

Daejeon Daedeok Police Station announced on the 8th that A (22) was arrested and sent to prosecution on charges of child abuse causing serious injury. A's wife, B (22), was also sent on charges of neglect under the Child Welfare Act.

A is suspected of assaulting his 2-month-old son at a motel in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, on October 25 last year, causing the child to fall into an unconscious state.

When the assaulted son lost consciousness, A reportedly called 119 the next day, saying, "The child is not breathing."

The hospital discovered signs of abuse while treating the baby and reported it to the police, leading to A's arrest.

It is reported that the baby has not regained consciousness to date.

In the police investigation, A stated, "I assaulted him because the child would not stop crying."

The couple had been raising their son in a motel without a fixed residence, and the wife is known to have left the motel the day before the incident after arguing with her husband.

The police judged that the wife also neglected her duty to care for the baby and booked her as well.

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