49-year-old Atsunobu Usuda arrested for attacking LDP headquarters and PM's residence, motives unclear, amid LDP's money scandal and approaching elections.
Atsunobu Usuda, a 49-year-old man, was arrested for throwing firebombs at Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo and crashing his car into the prime minister's residence fence. No injuries were reported. His motives remain unclear, but social media posts suggest discontent with the costs of running for office. The attack comes amid growing unpopularity for the LDP due to a money scandal, just ahead of elections on October 27.
October 18, 2024
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