A Man in His 30s Arrested for Threatening Girlfriend with a Weapon After Assault

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] A man in his 30s who assaulted his girlfriend multiple times and threatened her with a weapon while intoxicated has been arrested.

According to the Busan Dongbu Police Station, Mr. A was detained and sent for prosecution on charges of special injury, assault, and intimidation.

Mr. A is accused of repeatedly assaulting his girlfriend, Ms. B, around 2 a.m. on January 18 at an officetel in Dong-gu, and threatening her with a weapon to prevent her from reporting to the police.

A police official stated, "There are indications that Mr. A's assaults were habitual, and the investigation is ongoing."