Key Facts
• On December 31 morning, a man assaulted another at a restaurant in Miyakojima Ward, Osaka City.
• The suspect, 45-year-old company employee Ryoji Okadome from Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture.
• Assault occurred around 6 a.m. near Higashinoda, Miyakojima Ward, involving kicking the victim’s abdomen.
• Victim, a man in his 40s, was dragged down stairs by the neck and kicked multiple times.
• Victim was transported to hospital in cardiopulmonary arrest and later confirmed dead.
• Okadome and victim were acquaintances who had been drinking together hours before.
• Okadome admitted dragging the intoxicated victim outside and kicking his abdomen to prevent disturbance.
• Police are urgently identifying the victim and investigating the incident details.
Summary
On the morning of December 31, Ryoji Okadome, a 45-year-old company employee from Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture, was arrested for assaulting a man in his 40s at a restaurant in Miyakojima Ward, Osaka City. The assault involved dragging the victim by the neck down stairs and repeatedly kicking his abdomen. The victim, who was heavily intoxicated, was taken to the hospital in cardiopulmonary arrest and later died. Okadome admitted to the assault, stating he acted to remove the intoxicated victim from the premises to prevent trouble. Police are currently working to identify the victim and thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
