Man arrested following string of attacks on women on Tokyo street
Hikaru Hamaguchi, 39, is believed to have physically assaulted a total of seven female high school and university students within about 15 minutes.
A man was arrested in Tokyo on October 17 for allegedly attacking women on a street, police say. Hikaru Hamaguchi, 39, was taken into custody after allegedly slapping a 20-year-old university student on the left cheek while she walked on a sidewalk in Jimbocho district of Chiyoda Ward. According to investigative sources, Hamaguchi allegedly attacked seven female students, ranging from high school to university, over a span of about 15 minutes.
The attacks, police say, seemed random and all seven victims suffered minor injuries. Police are investigating the possibility of additional victims and are looking into the suspect's motive. The incidents were brought to light after several victims and witnesses reported the alleged attacks.
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