Firebomb Attack on Japan's Ruling Party HQ as Election Nears

A suspect was arrested after a car crashed into the prime minister's office fence following the attack, with no injuries reported.

The suspect, Atsunobu Usuda, 49, was arrested for obstructing official duties after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters.
The incident occurred in Tokyo's Nagatacho district, close to the prime minister's office, amidst campaigning for the October 27 general election.
Usuda's motive remains unclear, but social media posts suggest he was frustrated with the high cost of running for office in Japan.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is currently facing declining popularity due to a financial scandal involving questionable funding and suspected tax evasion.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who recently took office, condemned the violence and emphasized the importance of protecting democratic processes.