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Woman arrested after being found on grounds of Abe’s residence

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Police in Tokyo have arrested a 26-year-old woman who was found on the grounds of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s residence on Saturday night.

According to police, Eri Shimada was detained by police after her presence was detected by sensors at around 11 p.m. Saturday on the premises of Abe’s home in Shibuya Ward, Fuji TV reported. She has been charged with unlawful entry onto private property after she climbed over a wall to enter the grounds.

Police said Shimada’s bag contained a small hatchet, a container with gasoline and pepper gas spray.

Police quoted Shimada, who claimed to be a company employee from Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, as saying she had a bad relationship with her parents and that she thought she could “reset” her life if she was arrested.

Police said Shimada will undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if she is mentally competent.

Police said Abe and his wife were home at the time.

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Police shouldn’t reveal Abe’s whereabouts.

she should be thankful she wasn’t shot dead.

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Police shouldn’t reveal Abe’s whereabouts.

After the fact should be OK.

Strange and sad news. Hope she gets help. Not a good time to be in jail or prison with the virus going round.

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She could just hop over a security fence, and walk up on the prime minister of J-land's residence, especially carrying gasoline, small hatchet and peeper spray?

"she should be thankful she wasn’t shot dead."

@ Goodlucktoyou

yep any other country she would be swiss cheeze.

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If she was really crazy this could end up in big trouble.. ..she probably try to expose

flaw in Abe's security..

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.....she probably try to expose

flaw in Abe's security..

What ? Like a hatchet job on Abe's security ? ( lol ..).

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She obviously needs help.

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That's one way to reset your life.

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Psychiatric examination? She needs it.

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Police said Shimada’s bag contained a small hatchet, a container with gasoline and pepper gas spray.

as saying she had a bad relationship with her parents and that she thought she could “reset” her life if she was arrested.

How could you "reset" your life when you get out of prison and be labeled as the crazy lady who was found on the prime minister's property with a bag containing a small hatchet, a container with gasoline and pepper gas spray? Good luck with that!

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