'Blunt Object Rampage in Residential Area' 60s Arrested... Subdued with Taser Gun Fired

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] A man in his 60s who caused a disturbance with a blunt weapon in a residential area in broad daylight was arrested by the police.

According to the police on the 20th, the Geumcheon Police Station in Seoul has booked a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of property damage and obstruction of official duties, and is currently investigating.

Mr. A is suspected of damaging the front door lock of a house with a hammer and swinging the hammer at two police officers who arrived at the scene around 2:20 p.m. that day in a residential area of Geumcheon-gu, Seoul. He is known to reside in the neighborhood.

The police repeatedly ordered Mr. A to put down the hammer, but when he did not comply, they fired a taser gun to subdue him. There were no other casualties.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident and the motive behind the crime with Mr. A.

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