By AFP 23 July 2023 | 8:52 am Three people were hurt in a knife attack on a train in western Japan on Sunday, with police saying they had arrested a man for allegedly carrying out the stabbings. Japan Train Attack Three people were hurt in a knife attack on a train in western Japan on Sunday, with police saying they had arrested a man for allegedly carrying out the stabbings. The victims — a train conductor in his 20s and two male passengers aged in their 20s and 70s — were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Tetsuya Sakagami from a nearby fire department told AFP. The 37-year-old male suspect was armed with three knives when he was arrested at Rinku Town station in the Osaka region, local police told AFP. He was arrested for attempted murder and has already admitted to carrying out the attack on Sunday morning, police said, adding they were still investigating the motive. Violent crime is rare in Japan, which has a low murder rate and some of the world’s toughest gun laws. But there are occasional stabbings and even shootings, including the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe last year. In 2021, a 24-year-old man allegedly stabbed a passenger and started a fire on a train in Tokyo on Halloween while wearing an outfit resembling comic book villain the Joker. Latest 18 mins ago So, you’re diving into the exciting world of the food business and wondering how to choose the ideal concept for your culinary venture. In the world of food entrepreneurship, having a well-defined concept is like having a secret ingredient that sets your business apart. Your concept is like the beating heart of your business. It… 28 mins ago Aloe vera, a succulent plant known for its healing properties, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Its gel, extracted from the leaves, contains a rich blend of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants that offer numerous benefits for both the skin and hair. From soothing sunburns to promoting healthy hair growth, aloe vera gel… 52 mins ago Gunmen have killed a man, identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi, in the Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. 1 hour ago The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has formally flagged off the ongoing operations to quell the unfortunate herders/ farmers clashes in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state 1 hour ago The Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa has called on Nigerians to remain united in tackling security challenges bedeviling the country
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