Japan’s ruling party HQ attacked with firebombs

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Tokyo, Updated At : 10:35 AM Oct 20, 2024 IST

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A man threw several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo Saturday, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residence, Tokyo police said. There were no reports of injuries.

The man, identified by police as Atsunobu Usuda (49) was arrested on the spot on charges of obstructing the performance of official duties.

Although the motive for the attack was not immediately clear, media reports said social media posts believed to be Usuda’s showed him complaining about the sums of money required to run for office under Japanese law, implying Usuda had political ambitions.

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