"Too Many People, Tajima"... 40s Man Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Child Seen for the First Time on Bus

Police "Plan to Investigate Specific Motive and Details of Crime Against Mr. A"

A man in his 40s who assaulted a 9-year-old girl on a city bus without any reason was apprehended by the police.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A man in his 40s who assaulted a 9-year-old girl on a city bus without any reason was apprehended by the police.

The Incheon Western Police Station announced on the 6th that they have booked A (42) without detention on assault charges.

A is accused of assaulting B (9) inside a city bus passing a bus stop in Gajwa-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, at around 8:34 a.m. on the 2nd.

After receiving a report from B's parents, the police reviewed nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and conducted an inquiry, leading to A's arrest on the morning of the following day, the 3rd.

According to the police investigation, A told B, who was waiting alone at the bus stop without a guardian, "Don't come," and after B boarded the bus, A punched her in the eye area.

During the police investigation, A reportedly stated, "There were many people on the bus, so I told B not to board, but she did not listen, so I hit her."

A police official said, "A and B did not know each other. The exact reason why A assaulted B has not been clearly identified," adding, "We plan to investigate A further regarding the specific motive for the crime."