"Not Even a Bus Stop..." A Man in His 20s Assaults Bus Driver for Refusing to Let Him Board

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 20s was arrested by the police after assaulting a bus driver when he was refused boarding at a location that was not a designated bus stop.

On the 14th, the Gwanak Police Station in Seoul announced that they had booked a man in his 20s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (assault on a driver) and obstruction of business.

According to the police, Mr. A is suspected of assaulting a bus driver and pulling out the ignition key to throw it onto the road, thereby obstructing the operation of the bus, around 3 p.m. on the 5th in Gwanak-gu.

At the time, when the bus driver refused Mr. A's boarding request, he chased the bus by taking another vehicle, boarded the bus at the next stop, verbally abused the driver saying, "Why didn't you let me on?" and assaulted the driver's face.

Police investigations revealed that Mr. A had requested to board the bus at a location outside of the designated bus stop.

A police official stated, "We are currently examining the suspect for any habitual criminal behavior or other notable factors."

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