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20s Man Arrested After Knife Rampage in Yeoksam-dong

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2025-05-27 19:07:37
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2025-05-27 19:07:37
Considering Application for Arrest Warrant
(Source=Yonhap News)

[Financial News] A man in his 20s who fled after wielding a knife at an acquaintance in a residential area of Gangnam, Seoul, has been caught by the police.
Seoul Suseo Police Station announced on the 27th that they urgently arrested a man in his 20s, referred to as Mr. A, who fled after wielding a knife at an acquaintance in his 20s in a residential area of Yeoksam-dong around 7 PM on the 22nd.
At the time, the victim was seriously injured in the thigh area and was taken to the hospital, but it is reported that there is no threat to life. Subsequently, the police continuously encouraged the suspect to voluntarily appear through acquaintances after the crime. 
A police official stated, "We plan to investigate the motive for the crime and are also considering applying for an arrest warrant." 

yesji@fnnews.com Kim Yeji Reporter