8 months ago
Japan Factory Attack Injures 14
On Friday afternoon, a man attacked people at a rubber factory in Japan.
He used a knife to stab at least five or six people and also sprayed an unknown liquid.
Fourteen people were hurt, and at least six of them were taken to the hospital.
The police caught the man who did this, but we don't know why he did it yet.
The factory is in a city called Mishima, in the Shizuoka Prefecture.
The man is now in jail, and the police are still figuring out what happened.
A stabbing and liquid spray attack occurred at the Yokohama Rubber Mishima Plant in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
At least 14 people were injured, with at least six hospitalized.
The attacker used a bladed weapon and an unspecified liquid or spray-like substance.
The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. local time on Friday, December 26.
The suspect was detained at the factory and is in custody.
- Who
- Employees at the Yokohama Rubber Mishima Plant
- What
- Stabbing and liquid spray attack
- Where
- Yokohama Rubber Mishima Plant, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- When
- 4:30 p.m. local time, Friday, December 26
- Why
- Motive not specified
Attack Details
Investigation Status
Weapon Used
Attack Details
The attacker used a bladed weapon and an unspecified liquid or spray-like substance.
Investigation Status
The exact nature of the liquid or spray is still unknown.
Injuries
Attack Details
Fourteen people were injured, with at least six hospitalized.
Investigation Status
The seriousness of the injuries is still being determined.
Key facts
- Location
- Yokohama Rubber Mishima Plant, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Time
- 4:30 p.m. local time, Friday, December 26
- Number of Injured
- 14
- Number Hospitalized
- At least 6
- Weapon Used
- Bladed weapon and unspecified liquid or spray-like substance
- Suspect Status
- In custody
- Factory Owner
- Yokohama Rubber Co.
Timeline
Tensions spike in Japan after factory accidents.
Then, a man attacks Mishima rubber factory.
14 injured, 8 hospitalized; unknown liquid sprayed.
Quotes
Tomoharu Sugiyama
A firefighting department official in the city of Mishima, Shizuoka region
“Fourteen people are subject to transportation by emergency services.”
NDTV
Sources
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