AKB48 Members Slashed at Handshake Event

Two members of the all-girl idol group AKB48 and a male staff were injured after an attack by a saw-wielding 24-year-old man. The incident happened at a handshake event in Iwate Industrial Culture Center, Takizawa at around 5 p.m.

The two members who were injured in this attack were Kawaei Rina and Anna Iriyama. The three victims were immediately taken to the hospital and is reported to be in a stable condition.

The police commented that the 24-year-old man is currently detained under suspicion of attempted murder. It is believed that the man is currently unemployed and from Aomori Prefecture.