Key Facts
• A 56-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a police officer in court.
• The suspect, Ryo Nakatani, is from Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido.
• Incident occurred on July 1 at 3:00 PM in Tsu District Court, Mie Prefecture.
• Nakatani allegedly punched an officer’s face during his transfer for detention proceedings.
• He denies the charges of obstruction of official duties.
• On June 29, Nakatani was arrested for drunk driving and assaulting an officer.
• The earlier incident took place on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway in Kuwana City.
• Charges include violations of traffic laws and obstruction of official duties.
Summary
Ryo Nakatani, a 56-year-old unemployed man from Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer during his transfer to Tsu District Court in Mie Prefecture on July 1. This marks his second arrest, as he was previously detained on June 29 for drunk driving and assaulting an officer on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway in Kuwana City. Nakatani denies the latest charges of obstruction of official duties. The incidents highlight repeated violent behavior during legal proceedings.
