30s Arrested on the Spot for Blocking Vehicle and Assaulting Driver and Passenger

Crime Committed While Intoxicated... Police Plan Additional Investigation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 30s who blocked a moving vehicle and assaulted the driver and passenger was arrested by the police.

On the 17th, the Suseo Police Station in Seoul announced that they arrested a man in his 30s, Mr. A, on the spot on charges of assault, property damage, and public office disturbance around 9 p.m. the previous day.

Mr. A is accused of blocking a moving vehicle on the street in Daechi-dong around 8:40 p.m. the previous day and assaulting the driver, Mr. B, in his 50s, and the teenage female passenger, Ms. B. He is also accused of repeatedly kicking the vehicle with his foot.

According to the police, Mr. A was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the crime.

During the investigation, Mr. A verbally abused the police and caused a disturbance, leading to an additional charge of public office disturbance. This offense can be punished by a fine of up to 600,000 won, detention, or a penalty.

A police official stated, "Mr. A was intoxicated, so the investigation has not been completed yet," and added, "We plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident in the future."

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