40s Arrested in Daegu for Threatening Customers and Wielding a Weapon

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] A man in his 40s who threatened customers with a weapon and caused a disturbance in downtown Daegu was arrested by the police.

According to the Daegu Jungbu Police Station on the 7th, around 8 p.m. the previous day, Mr. A, a man in his 40s and owner of a mart in Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, suddenly brandished a weapon at the face of Mr. B, a customer in his 20s who came to buy cigarettes. Earlier, Mr. B handed over his ID when Mr. A requested it. During this process, Mr. A took issue with the ID and started cursing, which led Mr. B to protest. Suddenly, Mr. A shouted, "I will stab you to death today," and "Call the police," while pulling out a kitchen knife.

Mr. B quickly fled outside the store, but Mr. A followed and swung the weapon. Until the police arrived after receiving the report, Mr. A caused a disturbance on the street for about 20 minutes, brandishing the weapon and cursing. Although no one was injured by Mr. A's rampage, nearby merchants and passersby were left trembling in fear.

A police official stated, "We have secured nearby CCTV footage and are investigating the detailed motive and exact circumstances of the incident."

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