[Exclusive] 20s Male Arrested in Flagrante Delicto for Returning to Stalking Victim with Scissors

Stalking Victim with Scissors
Police Considering Arrest Warrant Request

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 20s who persistently stalked a woman and approached the victim with scissors was arrested by the police.

On the 20th, the Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul arrested and is investigating a man in his 20s, Mr. A, on charges including violation of the Stalking Punishment Act.

Mr. A is accused of approaching the victim, who was dining at a restaurant in Jayang-dong, Seoul, at around 5:20 PM the previous day, holding scissors and splashing food. It was confirmed that Mr. A was carrying stationery scissors at the time of arrest. The victim reported to the police, saying, "A man chased me and splashed food, and he had been coming repeatedly before."

It was confirmed that Mr. A had continuously stalked the victim by visiting and contacting her previously.

Meanwhile, the police plan to review applying for an arrest warrant after investigating the exact details and circumstances of the crime.

A police official stated, "We will continue investigating the precise details of the case, including the possession of stationery scissors," and added, "We will also consider whether to apply for an arrest warrant."

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