40s Man Arrested for Assaulting Mother After Drug Use

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] A man in his 40s who used drugs and assaulted his mother was arrested by the police.

On the 24th, Seoul Hyehwa Police Station announced that they are conducting a detention investigation of a man in his 40s, Mr. A, on charges of assaulting a family member and violating the Narcotics Control Act.

Mr. A is suspected of using drugs and assaulting his mother at his home in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 21st. The police responded to a report from Mr. A's mother and arrived at the residence. At the time of the response, Mr. A was reportedly shouting obscenities and kicking toward his mother.

The police found a syringe presumed to have been used by Mr. A at the scene. Mr. A also tested positive in a rapid drug test.

The police applied for an arrest warrant for Mr. A, which was issued by the Seoul Northern District Court.

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