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Police seek arrest warrant for suspect behind stabbing at Seoul museum
A court in Seoul has issued an arrest warrant for a man in his 70s accused of stabbing another man with a sickle at the Ilmin Museum of Art. The suspect, who fled the scene before being apprehended, also faces charges of preparing to commit arson. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
A local court in Seoul has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in his 70s accused of stabbing a man at a museum in central Seoul, according to Yonhap News Agency. The warrant was issued on Sunday, two days after the incident, citing the risk of flight.
The suspect is accused of using a sickle to stab a man in his 40s at the Ilmin Museum of Art early Friday morning. He fled the scene but was later found hiding at a friend's residence in Seoul's Gwanak Ward and was placed under emergency arrest, police said.
Coverage Comparison
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported that the suspect was arrested on Friday, with police saying they planned to investigate the incident before filing for a warrant. The following day, Yonhap reported that police had filed for an arrest warrant, adding that the suspect faced charges of attempted murder and preparing to commit arson. On Sunday, Yonhap reported that the Seoul Central District Court had issued the warrant, formally arresting the suspect.
All three reports provided by Yonhap consistently described the suspect as being in his 70s, the victim as being in his 40s, and the weapon as a sickle. They also agreed that the suspect fled the scene and was later found at a friend's residence. The reports differed on some details, with later reports confirming the arson preparation charge and the warrant issuance.
Key Claims
A suspect in his 70s is accused of stabbing a man at the Ilmin Museum of Art in central Seoul with a sickle, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.
The victim, in his 40s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was being treated at a nearby hospital, according to police.
The suspect fled the scene but was later found hiding at a friend's residence in Seoul's Gwanak Ward and was placed under emergency arrest, police said.
A local court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect, citing the risk of flight, as reported by Yonhap.
Evidence was found suggesting the suspect had prepared to set a fire before the attack, leading to charges of preparing to commit arson in addition to attempted murder, according to police.
The suspect and the victim were acquaintances who had both worked in the building where the museum is located, as reported by Yonhap.
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Yonhap News — English
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Facts Included:
Suspect in his 70s accused of stabbing a man at a museum in central Seoul
Victim in his 40s stabbed with a sickle at the Ilmin Museum of Art
Suspect fled the scene but was later found hiding at a friend's residence
Suspect put under urgent arrest
Victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries
Suspect and victim were acquaintances who worked in the same building
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ClaimA suspect in his 70s is accused of stabbing a man at a museum in central Seoul. The suspect used a sickle to stab the victim in his 40s at the Ilmin Museum of Art.