Tokyo, Japan – Fourteen people sustained injuries of varying severity in a stabbing incident today in a busy area of central Japan. The incident sparked panic among residents and prompted a large-scale security operation by authorities.
Official sources reported that the incident occurred in a densely populated and busy area. A man stabbed several passersby with a knife. Police then intervened and established a security perimeter around the scene.
Sources added that ambulance crews rushed to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities confirmed that some of the injured were in stable condition, while others were undergoing necessary medical examinations.
Police stated they had brought the situation under control and apprehended the suspect, and launched an urgent investigation to determine the circumstances and motives behind the incident. Meanwhile, security measures continue in the area to reassure residents.
The incident comes at a time when Japanese authorities are tightening security measures in public places. Official sources have confirmed that the investigation will soon reveal further details about the incident.
