Man in his 80s dies after assault at home... 50s son arrested

The direct cause has not been revealed

The police have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of assaulting his father in his 80s, leading to the father's death.

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On the 7th, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul announced that they have arrested and are investigating a man in his 50s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of causing death by assault against a direct ascendant.

According to the police, Mr. A is suspected of assaulting his father, Mr. B, in his 80s, at their residence in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, around 1:50 p.m. the previous day, resulting in Mr. B's death. It is reported that Mr. B died while being transported to the hospital after the assault.

The police secured a weapon (a blunt instrument) presumed to have been used in the crime at the scene, but the exact cause of death is still under investigation.

A police official stated, "After completing the investigation of Mr. A, we will decide whether to request an arrest warrant."

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