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Suspect Arrested in Chiba After Takadanobaba Stabbing of Salon Worker

Investigators say the beauty-salon employee had recognized him from previous visits.

Overview

  • A 35-year-old Chinese national, Zhu Yu of Chiba, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after fleeing the scene, police said.
  • The victim, a woman in her 30s who works at a beauty salon, suffered multiple stab wounds to her abdomen and back and was taken to hospital conscious.
  • Police said the woman reported the attacker had previously come to the salon as a customer, and they had information he had complained to the shop about prices.
  • The stabbing occurred at an apartment building in Tokyo’s Takadanobaba area, with officers finding the woman collapsed on the street in front of the building.
  • Initial reports described the fleeing suspect as a slim man in his 30s wearing a black jacket and pants with a cap and backpack.