Coverage dated October 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021

Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire

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The Tokyo Fire Department says 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.

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WNEP
Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire (opens WNEP)
Published Oct 31, 2021
WNEP's feed description
The Tokyo Fire Department says 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
Al Jazeera
Man with knife stabs at least 10 on Tokyo train; starts fire (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
At least 10 passengers were injured, including one seriously, in the attack on commuters on Sunday.
Fox News
Man dressed as Joker stabs 17 people on Tokyo train (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Fox News's feed description
A man in Tokyo dressed as the Joker stabbed passengers aboard a train line, injuring 17 people on their way to Halloween parties in Shinjuku.
CNN
Man wielding knife sets fire to Tokyo train, injuring at least 8, public broadcaster reports (opens CNN)
Published Oct 30, 2021
CNN's feed description
A man has been arrested by Tokyo police after brandishing a knife and starting a fire on a moving train in the Japanese capital on Sunday, the country's public broadcaster NHK reported.
France 24
Man arrested after knife, fire attack on Tokyo train (opens France 24)
Published Oct 30, 2021
France 24's feed description
A man was arrested for attempted murder after a knife and fire attack on a train in Tokyo on Sunday, Japanese media said, with at least 17 people reportedly injured and one in a serious condition aft…
NBC News
Man dressed in Batman's Joker costume stabs several passengers on Tokyo train (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 30, 2021
NBC News's feed description
One video uploaded on Twitter showed a steady stream of people running away from a train car where, seconds later, a blaze lit up.
Greensboro News & Record
Man stabs at least 10, starts fire on Tokyo train (opens Greensboro News & Record)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Greensboro News & Record's feed description
The attack was the second involving a knife on a Tokyo train in two months. The attacker, only identified as a man in his 20s, was arrested but no motive
Forbes
Man Dressed As Joker Injures At Least 17 In Attack On Tokyo Subway (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Forbes's feed description
The 24-year-old was reportedly arrested “on the spot.”
WFMZ Allentown
Man with knife stabs at least 10 on Tokyo train, starts fire (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 30, 2021
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Police in Japan say a man brandishing a knife on a Tokyo commuter train car has stabbed several passengers before setting a fire. NHK television says at least 10 passengers
The Guardian
Man dressed as Joker arrested after injuring 17 in Tokyo train attack (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 30, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Japanese media report man in Batman villain costume stabbed people and started a fire
CBS News
Man with knife on Tokyo train stabs several before starting fire (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 30, 2021
CBS News's feed description
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
Los Angeles Times
Man in Joker costume with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Police and witnesses say a man dressed in a 'Batman' Joker costume and brandishing a knife on a Tokyo commuter train stabbed several passengers before starting a fire.
Tampa Bay Times
Man with knife stabs passengers on Tokyo train, starts fire (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
At least 17 people are injured, including three seriously.
Voice of America
Man With Knife Stabs at Least 10 on Tokyo Train (opens Voice of America)
Published Oct 30, 2021
Voice of America's feed description
NHK said the suspect, after stabbing passengers, poured a liquid resembling oil and set fire.
The Hill
Man stabs several passengers on Tokyo commuter train (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 30, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Japanese authorities said a man dressed as Batman’s nemesis Joker stabbed several passengers on a Tokyo commuter train before starting a fire,
France 24
Man arrested after knife, fire attack on Tokyo train: reports (opens France 24)
Published Oct 30, 2021
France 24's feed description
A man was arrested for attempted murder after a knife and fire attack on a train in Tokyo on Sunday, Japanese media said, with at least 10 people reportedly injured and one in a serious condition.
NPR
Man dressed as the Joker injures 17 people on Tokyo train (opens NPR)
Published Oct 31, 2021
NPR's feed description
The attacker, identified as a 24-year-old man, was arrested after stabbing several passengers and starting a fire on the commuter train. His motive was not immediately known.
France 24
Man dressed as Joker injures 17 in knife, fire attack on Tokyo train (opens France 24)
Published Oct 31, 2021
France 24's feed description
A man dressed in Batman’s Joker costume and brandishing a knife on a Tokyo commuter train on Sunday stabbed several passengers before starting a fire, which sent people scrambling to escape and jumpi…
Voice of America
Man With Knife Injures 17 on Tokyo Train, Starts Fire (opens Voice of America)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Voice of America's feed description
Police said he told authorities that he wanted to kill people and get the death penalty
Newsweek
"Joker"-costumed passenger sends Tokyo commuters escaping out of train windows in stabbing (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 31, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The suspect allegedly chose Halloween for the attack because he knew there would be a lot of people on the train.

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