A Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Japan for an alleged breach of the country’s Swords and Firearms Control Law following an incident in central Tokyo, Japanese media reported.
The arrest took place on Monday after the man was observed holding a utility knife and causing injuries to himself in a public area near Shinagawa Station in Minato Ward. Witnesses reported that the individual was standing outside a Yoshinoya restaurant when the incident occurred.Police said the man sustained bleeding injuries to his hand and neck but remained conscious throughout the encounter. Law enforcement officers swiftly secured the surrounding area to ensure public safety and initiated dialogue with him.
After continued communication, officers were able to de-escalate the situation and convince the man to put down the knife, following which he was taken into custody for further investigation. Japanese authorities are continuing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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