20s Arrested for Assaulting a Man in His 70s at Apartment Entrance
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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] A man in his 20s who assaulted a man in his 70s at an apartment in Seoul was caught in the act and is being investigated by the police.
According to the police on the 23rd, the Mapo Police Station in Seoul arrested Mr. A in the act at around 3 p.m. on the 22nd at the first-floor entrance of an apartment in Mapo-gu, Seoul, for assaulting a man in his 70s, and is currently investigating him.
It is known that Mr. A assaulted the victim because their eyes met. The victim was reportedly punched and kicked by Mr. A, who is over 180 cm tall and has a strong build, sustaining fractures and other injuries, and was transported to the hospital.
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At the time of the crime, Mr. A was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the investigation. A police official stated, "The charges may change depending on the extent of the victim's injuries," and added, "We are actively considering applying for an arrest warrant."
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