A Man in His 30s Arrested for Setting Fire to House During a Marital Dispute
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 30s who set fire to his house in a fit of anger during a marital dispute was arrested by the police.
Jeonbuk Jeongeup Police Station announced on the 19th that they have arrested and are investigating A (39) on charges of arson of a dwelling (arson of a residential building) for setting fire to his one-room apartment.
A is suspected of starting the fire at his one-room apartment in Suseong-dong, Jeongeup-si, at around 10:41 p.m. on the 18th.
There were no casualties from the fire, but the one-room apartment's interior of 69㎡ and home appliances were damaged, with property damage estimated at 26 million won by the fire department.
During the police investigation, A reportedly stated that he committed the crime in a fit of anger after a marital dispute.
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The police plan to request an arrest warrant for A.
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