50s on Probation Assault Woman with Stone in Rage over "Don't Contact Me" Remark

A man in his 50s who became enraged and assaulted a friend after being asked not to contact them due to his drinking habits was sentenced to a suspended prison term. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] A man in his 50s who assaulted an acquaintance after being told not to contact them due to his drinking habits was sentenced to a suspended prison term.

The Daegu District Court, 2nd Criminal Division (Presiding Judge Lee Ji-min), announced on the 13th that A (57), who was charged with repeatedly striking an acquaintance's head with a stone (special injury, etc.), was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year suspension.

Additionally, probation, 200 hours of community service, and a restraining order prohibiting approach near the victim were ordered.

The court stated, "The crime involved repeatedly hitting the head with a stone, which is of a serious nature and a dangerous method."

However, the court explained the sentencing by considering "the admission of the crime, no prior record exceeding fines, and the injury lasting only two weeks."

A was previously prosecuted for assault after becoming enraged when B (70), a woman he had known for some time near Suseong-gu, Daegu, demanded he stop contacting her due to his drinking habits in December last year.

On the same day, he is also accused of chasing B and repeatedly striking her head with a stone while threatening, "If you don't meet me, I will kill you."

During this incident, B sustained injuries requiring two weeks of medical treatment.

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