A man in his 40s was arrested by the police after spraying a substance on a man’s face, assaulting him, and stealing his mobile phone while the victim was on his way home.

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According to the police on the 21st, the Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul has detained and is investigating a man in his 40s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of robbery.


Mr. A is accused of waiting for a man in his 40s, Mr. B, who was returning home in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, at around 10:50 p.m. the previous day, spraying his face with a spray, assaulting him, and then stealing his mobile phone.



40s Man Arrested for Spraying Face and Snatching Mobile Phone View original image

The police, who responded to the report, arrested Mr. A at the scene around 11 p.m., just 10 minutes after the crime. The police stated, "We are investigating whether the suspect was known to the victim and whether Mr. A was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crime."


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