According to Yonhap News, the Jeju Western Police Station reported that they have urgently detained the suspect, identified as A, on charges of aggravated assault.
Police stated that A allegedly attacked B, also in his 30s, with a knife around 1 a.m. on July 4 in a street in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju City. The two men were reportedly acquaintances.
As a result of the attack, B sustained serious injuries to his arm and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his life is not in danger.
Upon receiving the report, police quickly arrived at the scene, reviewing nearby closed-circuit television footage and tracking the suspect's movements. A was apprehended about an hour after the incident.
Investigations revealed that A was dissatisfied after being removed from the SNS group chat and sought out B to carry out the attack. Authorities are further examining the conflict between the two men and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police are investigating whether A had prepared the weapon in advance and are looking into the specific motives for the attack. They plan to request an arrest warrant, considering the risk of flight.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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