Police apprehend suspected Seoul subway arsonist

Police on Saturday apprehended a man for suspected arson inside a Seoul subway train that prompted passengers to evacuate through the tunnel, officials said. The man, presumed to be in his 60s or 70s, allegedly set fire inside the Line No. 5 subway traveling between Yeouinaru and Mapo stations at 8:47 a.m. after boarding the train with a torch and a jerrycan, according to police and witnesses. The train’s passengers escaped through the tunnel and no casualties have so far been reported. Fire authorities mobilized 263 personnel and 74 pieces of equipment to put out the fire. The man had been on the run but was taken into custody by police at Yeouinaru Station. Subway services between Yeouido and Aeogae stations have been suspended due to the incident. Police plan to question the suspect about the motive and conduct a forensic examination of the scene.

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