Two Middle Schoolers Investigated for Spitting, Abusing Elderly and Pregnant Victims on Electric Scooter

Two middle school students in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, have been apprehended by police for a series of unprovoked assaults, including spitting and hurling insults at pedestrians. The incidents occurred over a four-hour period on the evening of June 26, targeting at least eight individuals in the Segyo-dong and Bijeon-dong areas.

Authorities reported that the two minors, identified as A and B, rode together on a single electric scooter while committing the offenses. The victims included elderly individuals and pregnant women, who were subjected to spitting and verbal abuse by the students. The motive behind the attacks remains unclear, as the students have reportedly not provided specific reasons for their actions during police questioning.

Following a surge in similar complaints from the Pyeongtaek area, police were dispatched to the scene and successfully apprehended the suspects. The investigation is currently relying on victim statements and surveillance camera footage to piece together the full extent of the incidents and determine the precise circumstances and motivations behind the students' behavior.

One of the students, B, is classified as a 'chopeoksonyeon' (underage offender) between the ages of 10 and 14, meaning he is not subject to criminal prosecution. However, student A, who is older, faces charges of joint assault. Police are continuing their investigation to ascertain if there were any additional victims or unreported incidents.