Key Facts
• December 2: A 15-year-old boy arrested for attempted murder in Kitakami, Iwate.
• Incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. on a street in Kitakami City.
• Victim: A 36-year-old male company employee from Kamaishi City.
• Victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the back but is in stable condition.
• Suspect admitted to the stabbing but refused to disclose a motive.
• After the attack, the boy returned home with the weapon and informed his family.
• Family contacted the police early the same morning.
• Police seized the weapon and are investigating the motive.
Summary
A 15-year-old boy in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, was arrested on December 2 for allegedly stabbing a 36-year-old male company employee in the back with a knife. The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. on a local street. The victim, who sustained multiple stab wounds, is in stable condition. The suspect admitted to the act but declined to explain his motive. After the attack, the boy returned home with the weapon and informed his family, who subsequently contacted the police. Authorities have seized the weapon and are continuing their investigation into the motive behind the attack.
