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Story summary
- Naoya Yamaguchi, 30, was arrested on December 15, 2023, in Fukuoka, Japan, after two stabbings on December 14.
- The victims included a 44-year-old event staffer for the idol group HKT48 and a 27-year-old woman, both with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The attacks occurred at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka and Boss E.Zo Fukuoka, prompting the cancellation of HKT48 events.
- Yamaguchi initially reported the stabbings to police but later confessed and was found with two knives believed to be used in the assaults.
