Man in South Korea fastens knives to hands and goes on stabbing spree
On Tuesday (13 Oct), a 59-year-old man went on a stabbing spree at a shopping complex in South Korea. The incident sent eight people to the hospital, including one that required surgery.
The man has since been arrested and authorities are now investigating the motive for his attack. According to Yonhap News, criminal profilers have been assigned to his case.
Man tied knives to his hands
The man began his attack at around 1.40pm while on an escalator. Reports indicated that he moved between escalators and slashed at people.
He was eventually subdued when shoppers threw chairs at him. He was kept subdued until police later arrived and arrested him.
Source: Yonhap News Agency
A total of eight people had to be conveyed to the hospital for their injuries, including one woman who went into cardiac arrest and required surgery.
She reportedly recovered from the cardiac arrest but still remains unconscious.
Meanwhile, the man was also discovered with a stash of illicit drugs on him. He also had an electronic monitoring device, placed on his ankle for a separate crime.
The man told police he had taken drugs before the attack. However, he tested negative in a preliminary drug test.
Source: Yonhap News Agency
Previously tried to kill his ex-wife
The 59-year-old man was previously convicted for the attempted murder of his ex-wife. He was sentenced to four years in prison back in 2019, and was forced to put on an ankle monitor for 10 years until Feb 2029.
Authorities plan to apply for an arrest warrant for the man after questioning him on Wednesday (14 Oct).
Meanwhile, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency to get briefed on the incident.
He called for a thorough investigation and closer examination of how those placed under ankle monitor surveillance are handled.
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Featured image adapted from The Korea Times and Yonhap News Agency.
