A 22-year-old South Korean sociology student was arrested following a hammer attack at Hosei University’s Tama campus in Tokyo, which left eight students injured.
Incident Details
The attack occurred during a class attended by nearly 150 students. The suspect reportedly began swinging a hammer aimlessly, causing minor injuries to eight students. Witnesses described the attacker as having a blank expression during the incident.
Motive
The suspect told investigators she felt “frustrated” after being ignored and bullied by her classmates and used a hammer she found on campus.
Response and Investigation
Police arrested the suspect at the scene, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the attack. Hosei University has stated it will cooperate fully with the investigation and is taking measures to support students and faculty affected by the incident.
Context
While violent crime is rare in Japan, this incident is part of a concerning trend of attacks in educational settings. In recent years, there have been several stabbing incidents involving students, prompting increased security measures at academic institutions.
