South Korean police officers said Thursday they had arrested a man in his 40s who broke into actress Kim Gyu-ri's home and assaulted her the previous day.
The suspect is accused of bodily injury resulting from robbery for the crime he committed at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Seoul Jongno Police Station.
The suspect broke into Kim's home in Seoul and assaulted the 46-year-old actress and her acquaintance, demanding money.
The two victims escaped while the suspect was distracted, and asked a passerby for help. They suffered injuries including fractures and bruising.
The suspect was arrested in Gangseo-gu, western Seoul at around midnight. Officials placed him under temporary detention, and requested the court to issue a warrant for official arrest.
Seoul Central District Court will hold a hearing on the warrant at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Officials said the suspect was not acquainted with the victims, and are still investigating the motive.
Inflicting injuries via robbery is a crime punishable by at least seven years up to a lifetime sentence, as stipulated in the Article 337 of the Criminal Act.
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