Man charged for throwing explosive at Japan PM

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The incident came less than a year after former leader Shinzo Abe was assassinated on the campaign trail.

Ryuji Kimura is suspected of tossing the explosive device during a campaign event in western Japan.

TOKYO: A man accused of throwing a pipe bomb at Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida in April has been charged with attempted murder, a court spokesman said Wednesday. Ryuji Kimura, 24, is suspected of tossing the explosive device towards Kishida during a campaign event in western Japan.A Wakayama district court spokeswoman told AFP Kimura “was indicted” on Wednesday.

Suspected gunpowder, as well as pipe-like objects and tools were found at Kimura’s home during a police search after the attack.Kimura reportedly underwent psychiatric evaluation for about three months before being charged. Kimura had previously filed a lawsuit against the government, complaining about the country’s minimum age for running in elections.

 

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