Man in His 60s Arrested for Threatening Pedestrians with Weapon Near Jongno 3-ga Station

Arrested at the Scene for Threatening Pedestrians
Police Apply for Detention Warrant

A man in his 60s who threatened pedestrians with a utility knife on the street has been apprehended by the police.

The Jongno Police Station in Seoul announced on April 24 that they had detained and are currently investigating a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, for threatening pedestrians with a utility knife on the street.

According to the police, Mr. A is suspected of threatening pedestrians by brandishing a utility knife near Exit 1 of Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno-gu at around 3:45 p.m. the previous day. He is being investigated on charges of carrying a dangerous weapon in a public place.

The police arrested Mr. A at the scene and have applied for a detention warrant.