Knife-wielding man in Japan attacks schooldchildren injuring 18 and killing 2 before committing suicide

A knife‑wielding man has attacked a group of schoolchildren waiting for a bus in the Japanese city of Kawasaki near Tokyo.

At least 18 people were injured in a residential area. Two of them, an 11‑year‑old girl and a 39‑year‑old man, have died.

A suspect, a man in his 50s, stabbed himself after his rampage and later died in hospital.

Violent crime is rare in Japan and the motive for the attack is unknown.

The suspect was holding knives in both hands as he attacked the victims ‑ 16 of whom were schoolgirls.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the attack, saying he felt "strong anger" against it.

[BBC]

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