Man detained for Molotov cocktail attack on Japan's ruling LDP HQ

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STORY: ::TV Tokyo

::October 19, 2024

:: A man is arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails

at Japan's ruling LDP headquarters

::Tokyo, Japan

:: The suspect also reportedly rammed his car into

the fence of the prime minister's residence

The 49-year-old suspect threw what appeared to be five Molotov cocktails at the LDP headquarters, but the fire was extinguished soon after with no injuries were reported, according to NHK.

He was arrested after driving his car into a fence at the prime minister’s residence, NHK reported.

The attack comes just over a week before the country’s general election.

Police are investigating the suspect’s motive for the attack.