20s Under Investigation for Sexual Assault Charges Die by Suicide (Update)

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 20s who was investigated by the police on charges including sexual assault was found dead.

According to the police on the 17th, at around 3:45 PM, A (22) was found bleeding and collapsed in a flower bed of an apartment in Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju City.

A suffered severe head injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital but ultimately passed away.

Police investigations revealed that A jumped from the stairwell window on the 19th floor of the apartment.

It is known that A was investigated on the same day at the Sachang Police Substation of the Cheongwon Police Station on charges of sexual assault.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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