Police have launched an investigation following reports of a stabbing incident at a large discount store in Incheon.

At approximately 1:49 PM today (the 13th), an emergency report was filed with 119 stating that a stabbing had taken place at the Homeplus Guwol branch in Namdong-gu, Incheon.

Police dispatched to the scene arrested a man, identified as A, who allegedly carried out the stabbing, and are currently investigating the specific circumstances of the incident.

Police estimate that 6 to 8 Homeplus customers were injured in the attack by A.

However, the exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.

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