Man with Knife Found at Japan's House of Councillors, Claims to Be Sent to Find Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama
This morning, a man carrying a knife attempted to enter the House of Councillors Members' Office Building in Tokyo and was arrested by the police. The man claimed he was sent to find Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. No injuries were reported, and the police are investigating the man's background and motives.
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(Central News Agency reporter Dai Ya-chen, Tokyo, 20th) Around 9:45 AM today, a man carrying a knife attempted to enter the House of Councillors Members' Office Building in Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. After being discovered by staff, the police were immediately notified and swiftly arrived to make an arrest. The man claimed he was looking for Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
Jiji Press reported that the Kojimachi Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department stated that a man in his 50s, who identified himself, was found to be carrying a knife at the scene and was arrested on the spot for violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law. The incident caused no casualties, and the man did not exhibit violent behavior during the process.
The police pointed out that when the man entered the building, he underwent a metal detector check and was stopped after a knife was found on him. The man claimed he was "asked to bring it to Representative Katayama (Satsuki)," and the police are conducting a thorough investigation.
In response, Liberal Democratic Party Senator and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated in an interview at noon that she had been aware beforehand that the man intended to come to Tokyo to try and meet her, but emphasized that there was no relationship between them and no meeting had been arranged. The police are continuing to investigate the relevant circumstances and the man's background. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150420
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(Central News Agency reporter Dai Ya-chen, Tokyo, 20th) Around 9:45 AM today, a man carrying a knife attempted to enter the House of Councillors Members' Office Building in Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. After being discovered by staff, the police were immediately notified and swiftly arrived to make an arrest. The man claimed he was looking for Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
Jiji Press reported that the Kojimachi Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department stated that a man in his 50s, who identified himself, was found to be carrying a knife at the scene and was arrested on the spot for violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law. The incident caused no casualties, and the man did not exhibit violent behavior during the process.
The police pointed out that when the man entered the building, he underwent a metal detector check and was stopped after a knife was found on him. The man claimed he was "asked to bring it to Representative Katayama (Satsuki)," and the police are conducting a thorough investigation.
In response, Liberal Democratic Party Senator and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated in an interview at noon that she had been aware beforehand that the man intended to come to Tokyo to try and meet her, but emphasized that there was no relationship between them and no meeting had been arranged. The police are continuing to investigate the relevant circumstances and the man's background. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150420
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