Man arrested over stabbing spree on Tokyo train

Aug 07, 2021 | News On Japan

Aug 07, 2021 (NHK) - A knife-wielding man who rampaged through a Tokyo commuter train was arrested on Saturday. He reportedly told police he wanted to kill a woman who "looked happy" -- but anyone would do.

Ten people were injured in Friday night's attack, which came despite heightened security around major stations and venues for the Olympic Games.

The 36-year-old suspect, Tsushima Yusuke, began brandishing a knife around 8:30 p.m. on the train operated by Odakyu Electric Railway. The incident occurred in the commuter town of Seijogakuenmae, near central Tokyo.

The railway operator says it was alerted and brought the train to an emergency stop.

The Tokyo Fire Department and police say one woman in her 20s sustained serious injuries to her back and elsewhere.

They say all of the injured are conscious. Investigators say the suspect fled the train after jumping onto the tracks.

The man was taken into custody after entering a convenience store about five kilometers from the station. He was arrested on Saturday morning. Police are investigating his motives.

Source: ANNnewsCH

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