by Kong Byeongseon
Published 19 Jul.2022 08:40(KST)
[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] A man in his 50s was arrested by the police for injuring a coworker over a matter of bad manners.
On the 19th, the Nowon Police Station in Seoul announced that they arrested a man in his 50s, Mr. A, on charges including special injury at around 9 PM the previous day.
At around 8:43 PM the previous day, Mr. A and his coworker Mr. B were drinking together at a pub located in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul. During the drinking, Mr. A reportedly swung a broken glass, saying that Mr. B usually spoke rudely.
Mr. A was immediately arrested at the scene following a 112 emergency call made by the pub owner. Mr. B was transported to the hospital after sustaining injuries, but his life is not in danger.
A police official stated, "We plan to apply for an arrest warrant after further investigation of the suspect."