40s Drunkard Who Assaulted Paramedic Trying to Help Sent to Prosecution

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Yeonju Kim] A man in his 40s who assaulted a paramedic inside an ambulance has been referred to the prosecution.

On the 4th, Ulsan Jungbu Fire Station announced that it had booked a man in his 40s, Mr. A, on assault charges (violation of the Fire Services Act) for assaulting a 119 paramedic dispatched to transport a patient, and referred him to the Ulsan District Prosecutors' Office.

Mr. A was found lying on the road bleeding in a drunken state around 4:50 p.m. on the 13th of last month in Seobu-ri, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, and 119 was dispatched following a citizen's report.

While being transported to the hospital in an ambulance from Jungbu Fire Station that was dispatched after the report, Mr. A reportedly hit the paramedic on the thigh and chest.

The assaulted paramedic reportedly sustained abrasions and other minor injuries.

Mr. A stated that he does not remember the incident due to intoxication.

According to the current Fire Services Act, anyone who assaults or threatens fire service personnel engaged in fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical activities, thereby obstructing fire service operations, may face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won.

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