46-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of strangling son

May 05, 2026

Reported by AI

Hokkaido police arrested a 46-year-old woman on suspicion of strangling her son in Sapporo. The mother initially admitted to the killing before later denying the allegations. The incident occurred on May 5, 2026.

Hokkaido police announced the arrest of a 46-year-old woman on suspicion of strangling her 6-year-old son in Sapporo. According to the police, the mother admitted to killing her son before later denying the allegations.

The incident took place on May 5, 2026, with the arrest following the same day in the afternoon. Police have not yet disclosed details on the motive or circumstances.

The case has drawn attention in the local community, and authorities are continuing their investigation.

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