A Man in His 50s Arrested for Wielding a Weapon at Former Colleague While Intoxicated

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] A man in his 50s who attacked a former coworker with a weapon while intoxicated has been arrested by the police.

The Gwangju Bukbu Police Station urgently detained A (52) on the 13th on suspicion of attempted murder.

A is accused of wielding a weapon at his former coworker B (56) in front of a convenience store in Ilgok-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, around 5 a.m. that day, causing injury.

B sustained wounds to his abdomen and arm and was taken to a hospital for treatment; his life is not in danger.

They were confirmed to be former coworkers, and A, who was heavily intoxicated, is believed to have committed the crime using a weapon he had prepared in advance.

The police responded to the report and apprehended A. They are investigating the exact motive for the crime, as A reportedly had conflicts with victim B at their workplace.

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