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American Man Arrested for Assault and Robbery in Osaka

OSAKA, May 16 (News On Japan) - An American man has been arrested and sent to prosecutors on charges of robbery and assault after attacking a man on the streets of Nishinari Ward, Osaka, stealing cash.

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Dominique Cantrell Cain, an American national, was sent to prosecutors on suspicion of robbery and assault. According to police, Cain is suspected of knocking a man off his bicycle, mounting him, and punching him in the face, stealing approximately 20,000 yen in cash. The victim sustained injuries, including a week-long recovery for his right eye.

Police identified Cain through a passport and other items found near the scene. Cain has denied the allegations, stating, "I didn't do it."

Cain was visiting Japan on a short-term stay. He was previously arrested on the spot and charged for committing an indecent act against a woman on the streets of Nishinari Ward three days after the robbery incident.

Source: YOMIURI

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