Kyoto At Least 33 Dead After Suspected Arson Attack

At least 33 people are dead and many injured after a suspected arson attack at an animation studio in Kyoto, Japan, local emergency officials have said.

Local media quoted police as saying a man broke into the Kyoto Animation Co studio on Thursday morning. Police say the suspect, a 41-year-old, sprayed petrol before igniting it.

Some people still remain unaccounted for, broadcaster NHK reported.

The suspect has been detained and was taken to hospital with injuries.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the incident was "too appalling for words" and offered condolences to those affected.


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

HOW TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE THROUGH MINI IMPORTATION AND GET 100 PERCENT PROFIT

Sports Minister to Face Parliament Over Ghana’s Failed AFCON Campaign

Neymar's Father Says PSG Knew He Would Return only by July 15