30s Man Who 'Rammed Vehicle' at Liberation Day Rally Has Arrest Warrant Rejected by Police

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] A man in his 30s who drove a vehicle and charged at police officers during the Gwangbokjeol rally has avoided detention.

On the 18th, Judge Won Jeong-sook, in charge of warrants at the Seoul Central District Court, held a pre-arrest detention hearing for Mr. Lee and dismissed the arrest warrant requested by the police, stating, "Considering the circumstances of the incident and the situation after the crime, it is difficult to recognize the grounds and appropriateness for detention at this stage."

Judge Won explained the reason for dismissal, saying, "Although it is acknowledged that the suspect obstructed the duties of police officers, all evidence has been secured, and considering the suspect’s fixed residence, occupation, family relations, and social ties, it is unlikely that there is a risk of flight."

Mr. Lee is accused of driving a vehicle and charging at police officers present at the rally near the intersection by Gyeongbokgung Station in Jongno-gu, Seoul, around 8:30 p.m. on the 15th.

At the time, police officers avoided harm, and no casualties occurred. Mr. Lee was arrested at a checkpoint near the Blue House Sarangchae. It is reported that he was wearing only underwear at the time of arrest.

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