Japanese man stabs bookshop employee in Osaka attack

A man in Osaka was arrested for stabbing a bookstore employee after admitting to a societal grudge.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Osaka after allegedly stabbing a bookshop worker with a kitchen knife. The suspect admitted to the assault to police, stating he held a deep grudge against society. Authorities continue to investigate the motives behind the daytime attack.

• The suspectSatoshi Okamoto allegedly carried out the assault using a kitchen knife.
• The locationThe attack took place inside a retail bookstore situated in Osaka.
• The motiveThe suspect told investigators he held a broad grudge against society.