The police said that the suspected attacker has been taken into custody. An investigation is underway to determine the details of the incident.

Japan: At least 14 people injured in stabbing, liquid spray attack; suspected attacker in custody

A string of knife attacks has prompted a Japanese rail division to come up with a unique idea to help people fend them off. Hundreds of blade-resistant umbrellas will be deployed on Japanese trains that can help passengers shield themselves in case such an incident breaks out.

Japan's solution to knife attacks on trains? Extra-long umbrellas with canopies

Witnesses described a chaotic scene in the immediate of a stabbing in a Japanese city on Tuesday. Two people were killed and 16 others were injured after a man attacked a group of schoolgirls waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo, before killing himself.

Witnesses describe stabbing attack in Japan

People living near the attack site said they saw terrified and screaming children just after a man stabbed people at a bus stop in Kawasaki, just outside of Tokyo on Tuesday morning.

Witnesses describe Japan stabbing which has left 2 dead, 16 others injured

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Japan: At least 14 people injured in stabbing, liquid spray attack; suspected attacker in custody

Japan's solution to knife attacks on trains? Extra-long umbrellas with canopies

Witnesses describe stabbing attack in Japan

Witnesses describe Japan stabbing which has left 2 dead, 16 others injured