[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A man in his 50s who set fire to his own house in a fit of anger after arguing with a neighbor was arrested by the police.
The Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station in Chungbuk announced on the 26th that they have arrested and are investigating A (57) on charges of arson of general property for setting fire in the yard of his house.
A is suspected of setting fire to a bed mattress in the yard of his residence located in Uam-dong, Cheongwon-gu, at 8:42 p.m. on the previous day (25th).
According to the police, A set the fire in a fit of anger after having an argument with a neighbor.
The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire department that responded to the report, and no casualties or property damage occurred.
The police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident with A and then decide on the course of action regarding his custody.
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