An unidentified man who brandished a weapon at an elementary school student inside an apartment complex in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, and fled, was found to be a teenager.

The Pyeongtaek Police Department in Gyeonggi announced today (10th) that it has urgently arrested and is investigating high school student Group A on suspicion of attempted murder.

Party A is accused of injuring the neck area by brandishing a weapon at an elementary school student, Mr. B, who was eating cup noodles inside an apartment complex in Pyeongtaek at around 4:3 pm yesterday (5rd).

Party B is seriously injured and is receiving hospital treatment, fortunately, his life is not in danger.

At that time, it was confirmed that Group B had purchased cup noodles at a nearby convenience store with a friend and was eating them inside the apartment complex when he was suddenly attacked.

According to eyewitness statements, Soldier A was found to be dressed in black, including tops, bottoms, and hats.

After the crime, Party A fled the scene immediately.

The police, who responded to the eyewitness report, tracked him down based on nearby CCTV and arrested Group A at a residence in Pyeongtaek at around 40:8 a.m. today.

A police official said, "No investigation has yet been conducted on the suspect," and they plan to apply for an arrest warrant against Group A as soon as the investigation is completed.

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