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What happened with the attack in Japan?

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A 38-year-old man attacked workers at a rubber factory in Mishima, Japan, stabbing eight and spraying seven with suspected bleach. Fifteen people were injured, five seriously. The attacker was arrested at the scene, but the motive remains unknown.

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At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory

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  • Fifteen people injured in knife and chemical spray attack at factory
  • Suspect stabbed eight and sprayed seven others with suspected bleach 6s
  • Five stabbing victims are in serious but conscious condition 15s
  • Attacker arrested on site for attempted murder 19s
  • No motive for the attack has been disclosed 32s

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Euronews
3 hours ago
At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory

A 38-year-old man stabbed eight workers and sprayed seven others with suspected bleach at the Yokohama rubber plant in Mishima.

At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory
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At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory

Five stabbing victims are in serious but conscious condition.

At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory
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At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory

The attacker, wearing a gas mask and armed with a survival knife, was arrested on site for attempted murder.

At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory
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At least 15 injured in chemical attack, stabbing at Japan factory

No motive has been disclosed.

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