40s Woman Arrested for Arson at Ansan Park in Seodaemun-gu
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View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A woman in her 40s who set fire to a mountain in Seoul and then surrendered herself was arrested on the spot by the police.
Seodaemun Police Station in Seoul is investigating Ms. A, who set fire to a park around 4 a.m. on the 24th, on charges of arson.
After setting the fire, Ms. A called 119 herself and reported that she had started the fire. The fire burned 150㎡ of the mountain and was extinguished in about 30 minutes, with no casualties. It is known that Ms. A was not intoxicated at the time of the crime.
According to the police investigation, Ms. A admitted to all charges. She reportedly stated that she committed the crime because she wanted to receive psychiatric treatment.
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A police official said, "Since Ms. A's crime was premeditated and there is a high risk of reoffending, we plan to apply for an arrest warrant."
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