Man with dementia referred to prosecutors after allegedly stabbing wife, son

A man in his 80s with dementia has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly stabbing his wife and his son, the latter fatally, after they tried to stop him from going outside.

The suspect had been detained and referred to prosecutors on charges of murder and attempted murder, Gimje Police Station in North Jeolla said Thursday

The suspect is accused of stabbing his wife and his son at their home in Gimje at around 5:47 a.m. on Aug. 11.

Investigators believe the suspect attacked his family after they tried to stop him from leaving the house.

Police responded to a report from the son and arrested the suspect at the scene.

The son suffered severe abdominal injuries in the attack and was taken to a hospital but later died. The wife suffered injuries to her shoulder and is receiving hospital treatment.

The suspect was reportedly diagnosed with dementia earlier this year.

Police concluded their investigation with the suspect in custody and referred the case to prosecutors, citing the seriousness of the case and the risk of reoffending.

BY KIM EUN-BIN [[email protected]]