Jan 31 (Japan Today) - A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of abusing his two sons, aged 5 and 6, at their residence in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture.
According to police, Hisato Inato, a company employee, allegedly burned his children after pressing a heated piece of metal on the boys’ stomach and back between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Fuji TV reported.
The boys' kindergarten notified a child consultation center which contacted police.
Police said Inato, who was arrested on Monday, has admitted to the charge. His wife was out at the time of the incident.
Source: ANNnewsCH