Police have arrested a suspect in a hammer attack on two students in Fussa, Tokyo, following a nationwide search. The suspect allegedly struck the victims with a hammer on Wednesday before spraying arriving officers with an unknown substance. The incident was reported on May 1, 2026.
In Fussa, Tokyo, a suspect allegedly struck two students with a hammer on Wednesday. According to The Japan Times, police conducted a nationwide search before arresting the suspect.
The suspect is said to have sprayed officers who arrived at the scene with an unknown substance. This action reportedly complicated the immediate response.
Fussa is located in western Tokyo. Police continue to investigate the details of the incident, with no motive disclosed yet.
