A man in his 50s set fire to his yard in a fit of anger after an argument with a neighbor
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A man in his 50s who set fire to his own house in a fit of anger after arguing with a neighbor was arrested by the police.
The Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station in Chungbuk announced on the 26th that they have arrested and are investigating A (57) on charges of arson of general property for setting fire in the yard of his house.
A is suspected of setting fire to a bed mattress in the yard of his residence located in Uam-dong, Cheongwon-gu, at 8:42 p.m. on the previous day (25th).
According to the police, A set the fire in a fit of anger after having an argument with a neighbor.
The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire department that responded to the report, and no casualties or property damage occurred.
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The police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident with A and then decide on the course of action regarding his custody.
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