Police Seek Arrest Warrant for Man in His 40s Who Threatened with Weapon Near Hangang Park

On the last day of the Chuseok holiday, police moved to secure the custody of a man in his 40s who caused a disturbance with a weapon near Hangang Park in Seoul.

Yeongdeungpo Police Station, Seoul. Photo by Jiye Lee

Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul announced on the 28th that it has applied for an arrest warrant for Mr. A, a man in his 40s, on charges of carrying a weapon in a public place.

According to police, around 3:45 p.m. the previous day, Mr. A is suspected of threatening passersby while carrying a weapon near Yanghwa Hangang Park in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Witnesses said that when Mr. A produced a weapon and caused a scene on the street, people nearby rushed into a nearby cafe to take shelter. Mr. A then attempted to enter the cafe while still holding the weapon, but the owner had already locked the door, preventing his entry. No one was injured during the incident.

Police, having responded to a report, apprehended Mr. A at the scene. They are currently investigating the specific motives and circumstances behind his actions.

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