The Seoul Gwanak Police Station announced on the 6th that it is investigating a man in his 20s, referred to as A, who injured citizens by wielding a weapon in the streets and restaurants.
According to police, A is suspected of injuring citizens with items such as scissors and a ballpoint pen around 10:20 a.m. that day at a bus stop and in restaurants in Bongcheondong, Gwanak District.
It is reported that some citizens suffered minor injuries due to the weapon wielded by A.
A stripped off his clothes and fled after the crime but was apprehended by the police. There were no signs of alcohol or drug use.
Police are investigating the specific motive behind the crime.