A man in his 20s faces detention after his 3-year-old son slipped into a coma from severe head injuries in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province. Investigation reveals the child’s father inflicted the blows, prompting authorities to act swiftly.
Disturbing Discovery in Apartment
On April 9 around 6:44 p.m., neighbors in an Okjeong-dong apartment complex heard cries and convulsions from the toddler. One resident reported, ‘I heard a loud ‘thud’ and rushed over to find the baby shaking violently.’ Emergency responders arrived, rushed the child to a nearby hospital, and notified staff of the alarming symptoms.
A short time later, around 9:30 p.m., another witness from a higher floor called police, stating suspicions of child abuse due to visible head trauma. The toddler had accepted water from the neighbor but remained unconscious, with no clear motive identified at the scene.
Prosecutors Move to Secure Suspect
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for the 20-something father on April 12, citing risks of flight and evidence tampering. Analysis confirms the child’s injuries match patterns from beatings, including recovery marks on the head consistent with direct parental involvement. No other external factors appear linked.
Combined evidence from witness accounts, apartment CCTV footage, and forensic traces points directly to the father. Prosecutors confronted him during questioning, solidifying the case for detention.
Prior Incident Raises Alarms
Records show the father assaulted the same child last December, receiving counseling after a abuse report. Despite no visible injuries then, officials now view it as a pattern of neglect and violence ignored previously.
