20s Assaulted 70s Elderly at Apartment Entrance, Sent to Prosecution on 'Attempted Murder' Charges

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A man in his mid-20s, identified as A, who is accused of assaulting and injuring a man in his 70s after making eye contact at an apartment entrance, was sent to the prosecution on the charge of attempted murder rather than serious injury on the 30th.

The Mapo Police Station in Seoul applied the charge of attempted murder to A and sent him to prosecution in custody on the morning of the same day. Initially, the police had applied for an arrest warrant on the charge of serious injury, but changed the charge based on the extent of the victim’s injuries and witness statements.

On the 22nd of this month, around 3 p.m., A assaulted the victim’s face with fists and feet at the first-floor entrance of an apartment in Mapo-gu, Seoul. It was investigated that A started hitting the victim as soon as the elevator door, which the victim was riding, opened. The victim sustained severe injuries, including fractures to the face and arm, and is currently receiving treatment. The victim was initially diagnosed with a six-week recovery period and is expected to submit a comprehensive medical report later.

The victim’s family filed a complaint with the police on the 23rd, requesting that A be punished for attempted murder. During the police investigation, A exercised the right to remain silent and did not make any statements, including about the motive for the crime. Considering that the victim is receiving hospital treatment and it is difficult to obtain direct testimony, the police reportedly secured some statements through the family.

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