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Police in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, have arrested a 48-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder after he slashed a 64-year-old security guard at a supermarket.
According to police, the incident occurred at an Aeon supermarket at around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sankei Shimbun reported. Police said the suspect, Kenji Kimiwada, was approached by the security guard who questioned him about shoplifting as he was leaving the store. Kimiwada took a folding knife out of his pocket and slashed the guard’s face and neck.
However, the guard was able to subdue Kamiwada until police arrived. The security guard was taken to hospital where doctors said his wounds were not life-threatening.
Police said Kimiwada has denied the allegation and quoted him as saying he did not attempt to kill the guard.
A store spokesperson said Kimiwada resembled a shoplifting suspect seen on surveillance camera footage in the past.
© Japan Today
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eiganofun
supermarket have security guards especially for shoplifting. they don't wear the uniform.
Mickelicious
Well done to the guard. I wonder what insultingly measly compensation he'll get for the slashing.
Chico3
I definitely feel for security, especially nowadays. So many mental criminals out there and these guards have to take extra precautions. I hope that guard recovers well.
Tom Doley
These crimes are only going to get worse with the flunking economy.
Zaphod
Well, that is not going to fly, Slashing someones neck with a knife can end up deadly, regardless of what he intended.
shogun36
48, with a knife, and you still get taken down by a 64 year old?
Better up your game, Kenji. No wonder you have no job.
I hope that guard got some good hits on you.