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A man in his 30s has been arrested by police after attacking a karaoke bar owner with a weapon during an argument over a bill.
The Busan Geumjeong Police Station is currently investigating the man, identified as A, on charges of attempted murder.
A is accused of attacking the owner, a woman in her 60s identified as B, with a weapon at a karaoke bar in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, at approximately 11:56 p.m. on June 16.
B sustained injuries to her abdomen and other areas and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital; her injuries are reportedly not life-threatening.
Police investigations revealed that A returned to the karaoke bar to commit the crime, harboring a grudge after a dispute over the payment of his bill.
Upon receiving the report, police arrived at the scene and engaged in a standoff with A, who was attempting to self-harm inside the karaoke bar. He was apprehended at approximately 2:30 a.m. today.
The police plan to request an arrest warrant after further investigating the exact motive and circumstances of the crime.
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