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Streamer Attacked by Ex-Moderator in Standoff
16 Sep
Summary
- A streamer was attacked by a former chat moderator on September 12.
- Police arrested the suspect after a weapon standoff at a restaurant.
- The victim sustained neck injuries and leg burns from hot water.
A woman in her 20s, a streamer, was allegedly attacked by a former chat moderator on September 12 in Ansan, South Korea. The incident unfolded at a restaurant after the suspect reportedly followed the streamer there. Police arrived to find the man holding the streamer by the neck with a weapon, having also allegedly poured hot water on her, causing burns to her leg and an abrasion to her neck.
An emergency Code Zero alert was issued due to the weapon and the woman's screams. The suspect, who had previously managed the streamer's chat before a falling out, was arrested around 5:50 p.m. after a standoff involving multiple officers and the use of Tasers. One officer sustained a minor cut during the arrest.
Authorities have charged the suspect with aggravated injury, aggravated confinement, and preparing to commit murder, with investigations considering additional charges. The exact cause of the initial dispute between the streamer and the former moderator remains under investigation.
