According to Yonhap News Agency, the Geoje Police reported that at approximately 11:25 a.m. on July 2, an 80-year-old man, identified as A, attacked a 30-year-old female employee and a 40-year-old male customer with a knife he had brought with him. The two victims managed to escape to a nearby area immediately after the attack. Emergency services and police received a report at 11:31 a.m. and responded jointly, transporting the victims to a hospital for treatment.
Police apprehended A at the scene at 11:38 a.m. on suspicion of attempted murder. Investigations revealed that he had prepared the weapon in advance before visiting the salon.
Following the attack, A reportedly attempted to harm himself and was taken to a hospital for examination and treatment. Authorities plan to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including A's health status, and the timeline of events before and after the attack.
The extent of the victims' injuries and A's condition have not yet been confirmed. At the time of the incident, another employee was present in the salon, but no additional injuries were reported.
Police are investigating whether the victims and A had any prior acquaintance and are looking into the motive behind the attack. They intend to apply for an arrest warrant for A on charges of attempted murder once their investigation is complete.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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