Police in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, have arrested a 37-year-old company executive on suspicion of threatening to kill his 40-year-old brother with a knife. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday at the older brother's home during an argument at a party. The suspect was intoxicated at the time of arrest and denies the allegation.
Police in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, arrested a 37-year-old man, a company executive, on suspicion of threatening to kill his 40-year-old brother with a knife. The altercation took place around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday at the older brother's residence. According to reports, the brothers argued during a party at the home, escalating to the threat.
The older brother contacted police, stating: "My younger brother and I got into an argument during a party at my house, and he threatened to kill me." Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody while he was intoxicated.
The man has denied the allegation. Authorities are investigating further details of the incident. Such family disputes involving threats, often fueled by alcohol, are not uncommon in the area, though specifics remain limited to this case.
