Suspect in 40s Held Over Armed Disturbance at Hangang Park Appeared in Court... "I Did Nothing Wrong"

A man in his 40s who threatened passersby with a weapon at a crowded Hangang Park on the final day of the Chuseok holiday is undergoing a warrant hearing today, September 29.

Appearing at the court, the suspect, referred to as A, answered reporters' questions about why he threatened pedestrians by saying, "I didn't do anything wrong."

A is accused of brandishing a weapon to threaten passersby and attempting to break into a cafe near Yanghwa Hangang Park in Yeongdeungpo-gu at around 3:40 p.m. on September 27.

At the time, the cafe owner locked the doors and windows and called the police to prevent any casualties. Around 15 people were reportedly inside the cafe.

Police have requested an arrest warrant for A on charges including carrying a weapon in a public place.

(Photo: Yonhap News)
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