A man in his 20s wielding a knife at a woman returning home subdued by residents

In an apartment in Uijeongbu, a man in his 20s wielded a weapon at a woman returning home but was subdued by residents. The woman sustained an abdominal injury and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
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[Asia Economy Culture Young Intern Reporter] A man in his 20s was caught by the police after wielding a weapon at a woman in the stairwell of an apartment in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, and being subdued by residents.

The Uijeongbu Police Station in Gyeonggi announced on the 17th that they have booked and are investigating a 24-year-old man, Mr. A, on suspicion of attempted murder for wielding a weapon at a woman returning home.

Mr. A waited near the residence of a woman he knew, Ms. B, around 10 p.m. the previous day. When he encountered Ms. B, he initiated a conversation saying, "Let's talk for a moment," and then committed the crime, according to the investigation.

Apartment residents who came to the scene after hearing Ms. B's screams subdued Mr. A.

A police official stated, "We responded to a report from apartment residents, and when we arrived at the scene, the suspect had already been subdued."

Ms. B suffered severe abdominal injuries and was transferred to a hospital, where she underwent surgery and is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.

Mr. A is refusing to make any statements, including the motive for the crime, saying, "I will exercise my right to remain silent until my lawyer arrives." The exact relationship between the two and the details of the crime have not yet been determined.

The police plan to apply for an arrest warrant for Mr. A after accurately determining the circumstances of the incident.

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