40s Arrested for Breaking Upstairs Door with Hand Axe Over Severe Interfloor Noise Complaint
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A man in his 40s who broke into a neighbor's door claiming severe noise between floors was arrested by the police.
The Gwangju Western Police Station has booked and is investigating Mr. A (49) on charges including special property damage.
Mr. A is accused of breaking the entrance door of a unit with a camping hatchet around 1 a.m. on the 8th at an apartment in Ssangchon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, citing severe noise between floors.
According to the investigation, Mr. A visited the upstairs neighbor to complain about the noise between floors, and when the door was not opened, he committed this act.
It has not yet been confirmed whether the noise between floors actually occurred.
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The police confirmed that Mr. A had previously received psychiatric treatment and, in consultation with his family, arranged for him to receive inpatient treatment.
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