60s Sentenced to Prison in First Trial for Assaulting Police After ID Request

A man who grabbed a police officer by the collar and struck his abdomen after being asked to show identification was sentenced to prison in the first trial.

According to the legal community on the 28th, Judge Kim Yumi of the Criminal Division 6 at the Seoul Western District Court sentenced A (62), who was charged with obstruction of official duties, to six months in prison on the 14th. The court explained the sentencing reason, stating, "Despite having a prior record of punishment for assault and injury, he committed the crime again," and added, "His attitude during the trial was also poor, including fleeing after requesting a change of trial date. Given the repeated offenses despite prior punishments, it shows a disregard for the law and a high risk of reoffending."

A is accused of verbally abusing and assaulting police officers who responded to a 112 call reporting an assault incident on the street in the Yongsan-gu area of Seoul around 2 a.m. on September 24, 2021. When the police asked him to show identification, A reportedly said, "Is being a police officer enough?" before striking the officer’s abdomen and grabbing his collar with both hands.

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