At a Glance
- A 38-year-old former employee of Yokohama Rubber Co. stabbed eight people and threw bleach at seven others in Mishima, Japan on Friday.
- The attacker was arrested for alleged attempted murder and was found with a survival knife and a gas mask.
- Five of the stabbed victims were in serious condition; all were transported to hospitals.
- Why it matters: The incident highlights Japan’s rare but growing knife-related violence and raises concerns about workplace security.
In a shocking attack that unfolded on Friday, a former employee of Yokohama Rubber Co. in Mishima, Shizuoka, stabbed eight workers and sprayed bleach on seven others, prompting a swift police arrest.
The Attack
The assault took place at the Yokohama Rubber Co. factory in Mishima, west of Tokyo.
The assailant used a survival knife to stab eight employees and threw bleach at seven others.
- Eight people stabbed
- Seven people injured by bleach
- Five of the stabbed were in serious condition
Arrest and Investigation
Shizuoka prefectural police arrested the 38-year-old former employee for alleged attempted murder.
Investigators found him carrying a survival knife and wearing a gas mask.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Stabbed | 8 |
| Bleach-injured | 7 |
| Serious condition | 5 |
Key Takeaways
- A former employee of Yokohama Rubber Co. carried out a violent attack on Friday.
- Eight workers were stabbed and seven others were injured by bleach.
- The attacker was arrested for attempted murder and had a survival knife and gas mask.
The incident underscores the need for heightened workplace safety measures in Japan’s tight gun-control environment.
