Father in His 20s Emergency Arrested for Allegedly Abusing 5-Year-Old Daughter... Covered in Bruises

A biological father in his 20s has been taken into emergency custody by police in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, on charges of abusing his 5-year-old daughter.

The Dongducheon Police Station announced today (August 10) that they have emergency arrested and are currently investigating a man in his 20s, identified as A, under the Child Welfare Act for child abuse.

A is suspected of abusing his biological daughter, 5-year-old B.

At around 2:00 a.m. today, a report was filed from a residence in Saengyeon-dong, Dongducheon, stating, "It appears a child has suffered domestic violence."

At the scene, B was found with multiple bruises across her entire body and was transported to a hospital after receiving emergency first aid.

B was reportedly living with her biological father, A, and her stepmother.

Police stated that based on the extent of B's injuries, they concluded A had abused her and proceeded with the emergency arrest.

Police are currently investigating A to determine the specific circumstances and motives behind the abuse.

(Photo provided by Dongducheon Police Station, Yonhap News)
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