Series of 'Arson Crimes' in Gwangju... No Major Damage Reported

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A day after an arson attempt at the house of his wife, from whom he has been separated for several years, another arson crime occurred in Gwangju.

The Gwangju Western Police Station has arrested and is investigating A (51) on suspicion of attempted arson of an occupied building for trying to set fire to his mother's house.

B is suspected of setting fire to a pile of garbage in the yard of the house where his mother lives around 1 a.m. that day.

The fire did not spread to the building, and it is known that B reported the incident himself immediately after the crime.

Earlier, the Gwangju Southern Police Station also booked B (58) on suspicion of arson of an occupied building.

B is suspected of setting fire to garbage placed in front of the entrance door of his own house around 9 p.m. the previous day.

He was intoxicated and reportedly committed the act after an argument with his wife.

The fire did not cause significant damage as the wife immediately poured water on it.

The police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incidents with these individuals.

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