Teenage Son Arrested for Wielding Weapon Against Father During Argument in Paju

A teenage son has been arrested by police after allegedly wielding a weapon against his father during an argument in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

The Paju Police Station announced yesterday (July 23) that they have apprehended and are currently investigating a teenage male, identified as A, on charges of special parricide injury.

A is accused of wielding a weapon against his 60-year-old father, B, at a home in Paju at 11:40 PM on July 22, inflicting injuries to his face and legs.

Responding to a report from a family member, police arrested A at the scene near B's residence.

B was transported to a hospital and is reportedly not in life-threatening condition.

Police believe that A committed the crime after visiting the residence of his father B, who lives separately, and getting into an argument with him.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident and reviewing whether to request an arrest warrant for A.

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