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Man Stabs Officers During Tokyo Eviction; One Critical

1/15/2026

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A man stabbed two court officers during a forced eviction in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, on January 15, 2026, around 10 a.m., leaving one officer in critical condition.
The suspect was arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.
Investigative sources report the man sprayed a substance and set it on fire, damaging the room’s walls and floors.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Takaido Police Station is conducting further investigations.

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A man stabbed two court officers during a forced eviction in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, on January 15, 2026, around 10 a.m., leaving one officer in critical condition.
The suspect was arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.
Investigative sources report the man sprayed a substance and set it on fire, damaging the room’s walls and floors.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Takaido Police Station is conducting further investigations.