A bizarre claim: “I did it to protect myself” after a ‘flying kick’ at a bicycle on the Han River

Flying Kick Attack on Han River Bicycle Path
Victim Undergoes Collarbone Surgery, Unable to Use Arm for a Year, ‘[Reporter Chae Nayun of E-Daily] A story has surfaced of a man in his 50s who was suddenly attacked with a ‘flying kick’ by another man while riding a bicycle on the Han River. The victim suffered a fractured collarbone and sustained such severe injuries that he may not be able to move his arm for up to a year.’,
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, On the 22nd, the JTBC program “Incident Chief” reported on the story of a woman, identified as A, whose husband was assaulted by an unknown man.’,
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, According to A, on the 20th, she and her husband were riding bicycles together on the Han River bike path in Seoul. While riding, her husband B, who was riding behind her, suddenly fell with a ‘thud’ sound.’,
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, The perpetrator, identified as C, who was approaching from the opposite direction, unexpectedly executed a flying kick towards B, who was on his bicycle.’,
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, After the assault, C casually walked off towards the Dongjak Bridge and also assaulted a man in his 20s riding along the bike path.’,
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, When apprehended following a report by the victims, C reportedly told the police, “I am the real victim here,” claiming, “I kicked because the bicycle was coming towards me, and I was trying to protect myself.”‘,
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, The victim B stated, “I neither crossed nor tread on the solid line between the bicycle path and the pedestrian path,” expressing his sense of injustice.’,
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, According to the police and witnesses, it was confirmed that C assaulted a total of three people on the bicycle path while moving from Yeouido towards the direction of Hangang Bridge and Dongjak Bridge on that day.’,
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, Meanwhile, the victim B, who works as a chef, underwent surgery for his fractured collarbone and is in a situation where discussions about leaving his job are ongoing, as he may not be able to properly use his arm for 6 months to a year.’,
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, The police have received two reports of assault related to this case and are conducting further investigations based on the victim’s statements and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.’,
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