A middle school student who assaulted a police officer trying to break up a fight with his family was arrested in the act.


Middle School Student Who Grabbed Police Officer's Neck While Breaking Up Fight...Caught in the Act View original image

On the 5th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that they arrested a 16-year-old boy, A, on charges of obstructing official duties.


At around 3 a.m. that day, A is suspected of assaulting police officers who responded to a disturbance report. The fight broke out during a scolding session by his father and older brother because A had not come home until late. At the time, A's father was also intoxicated. As the disturbance continued, neighbors called the police.


The responding officers were assaulted by A while trying to break up the fight between A, his father, and his older brother. It is reported that A grabbed the officer by the neck and pushed him. The responding officer reportedly sustained scratch wounds on his neck.



A police official stated, "After the investigation, A was handed over to his family," and added, "We will investigate the detailed circumstances of the incident."


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