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Firstpost26-12-2025, 16:21

Japan Factory Attack: 14 Injured in Stabbing, Liquid Spray; Suspect Detained

  • Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing and liquid spray attack at a rubber factory in Mishima, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan.
  • Emergency services received a call around 4:30 pm reporting multiple stabbings and the use of a "spray-like liquid."
  • All injured individuals were conscious, though the full extent of their injuries is not yet known.
  • A man armed with a knife was detained at the scene and is currently in custody.
  • The factory is operated by Yokohama Rubber Co., and violent crime is rare in Japan, despite recent isolated incidents.

Why It Matters: A rare violent attack in Japan injured 14 at a factory; suspect is now in custody.

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