In a shocking turn of events, eight individuals were wounded in a stabbing at a tire factory in Japan. Moreover, seven others suffered injuries from what appeared to be bleach. Authorities have apprehended a suspect. According to an AP report, officials have yet to confirm what might have prompted the suspect's actions.
Following the attack at Yokohama Rubber Company's facility in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, west of Tokyo, eight victims were swiftly transported to the hospital, reported the Fujisan Nanto Fire Department.
The fire department conveyed to the Associated Press that the condition of five stab victims is critical, though further details remain scarce.
'Assault with Intent to Murder...'
Shizuoka Prefectural Police stated that the attacker, a 38-year-old male, has been apprehended on charges of attempted murder, though additional specifics were not disclosed.
According to investigative sources cited by Asahi, a prominent Japanese newspaper, the suspect was armed with a survival knife and donned something resembling a gas mask.
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The fire department further reported that seven other individuals sustained injuries from bleach thrown during the assault and were also hospitalized. No immediate information was available.
Japan is renowned for its stringent gun control laws and a lower incidence of violent crimes. However, recent years have witnessed several significant knife attacks.
