In Jindo, Jeonnam, a woman in her 40s wielded a knife during a dispute while receiving hospital treatment

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] An incident occurred at a hospital in Jindo, Jeonnam, where a woman in her 40s waiting for medical treatment wielded a weapon, injuring four patients and staff members.

According to the Jindo Police Station on the 16th, at around 11:43 a.m., at a hospital in Jindo-gun, A (48) wielded a weapon, stabbing patient B (70, male) in the chest, who was then transported to a large hospital in Mokpo.

Patient C (69, female) also sustained a neck abrasion, and two staff members suffered minor injuries, one being slapped and the other pushed.

A is reported to have committed the crime after receiving guidance for re-admission to the psychiatric ward and becoming dissatisfied with the staff's attitude.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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