77-Year-Old Korean Man Cuts Off Neighbor’s Wrist Over Parking Dispute

The man attacked his neighbor with a Japanese katana.
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A 77-year-old man has been arrested for cutting off the wrist of his neighbor following a dispute over parking.

Unrelated photo of Gwangju police for illustrative reasons | mdilbo

According to Gwangju police, on June 22, a 77-year-old man attacked his 55-year-old neighbor with a meter-long Japanese katana.

Reports state the man committed the crime after getting into a verbal altercation with a neighbor whose parked car was blocking his. The neighbor was transferred to the hospital while unconscious from bleeding after losing his wrist.

Unrelated photo of Japanese katana for illustrative reasons | unsplash

The victim who suffered life-threatening injuries is reportedly expected to survive.

Unrelated photo of ambulance for illustrative reasons | visit seoul

Police have currently arrested the 77-year-old man under charges of attempted murder. The police stated the man’s sword had been registered with officials and that they were currently investigating the incident further.

Source: segye ilbo
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