2 arrested over late-night mass brawl in Pyeongtaek
Police said Tuesday they have arrested two people for their alleged involvement in a late-night mass brawl between Central Asian nationals in Pyeongtaek earlier this month. The brawl, involving 21 suspects, took place at around 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 3 at a children's park in the city, about 60 kilometers south of Seoul, raising safety concerns among residents. The Pyeongtaek Police Station said it…
Pyeongtaek police have made two arrests in connection with a late-night brawl involving Central Asian nationals, according to reports. The incident, which took place around 11:40 p.m. on October 3rd, occurred in a children's park approximately 60 kilometers south of Seoul. A total of 21 suspects were involved in the altercation.
Among the five suspects apprehended by police, all of Kazakh or Kyrgyz origin in their 20s or 30s, two were taken into custody for alleged assault. Two additional suspects have been issued exit bans as investigators seek to locate the remaining 14 individuals. Police officials maintain that the fight was sparked by a previous dispute and was not gang-related. Most of the suspects are believed to be day laborers, with three of the five apprehended being undocumented migrants.
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