Man Arrested for Series of Arson Attacks on Street Trash Piles After Bending Over Them

A man in his 50s has been arrested by police for repeatedly setting fire to piles of trash on the street.

In the early hours of October 15, in Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, a man is seen walking down the street staggering, before bending over in front of a pile of trash as if he is about to vomit.

Flames suddenly flared up in the spot the man had just left.

A short time later, the same thing happened at a different location.

After the man bent over and left the spot, flames shot up once again.


Police, responding to a report that "trash is on fire," cleared away items to prevent the flames from spreading to the surrounding area and set out to track down the suspect.

They apprehended the man based on his movement route, the scene conditions, and witness statements.

During questioning, the man stated that he was drunk and did not know why he set the fires.

Police have referred the man to the prosecution on charges of arson of general objects.

(Source: YouTube Korean National Police Agency)
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