Japan Knife Attack First Visuals: 15 Injured In Stabbing, Chemical Attack At Yokohama Rubber Factory

At least 15 people were injured in a knife and chemical attack at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture. A 38-year-old man allegedly stabbed multiple workers and sprayed a chemical believed to be bleach before being arrested at the scene. Eight victims suffered stab wounds, while seven others were affected by the chemical exposure.

Police said the motive behind the attack remains unclear and all injured workers were taken to hospital for treatment. The incident has shocked Japan, a country known for strict weapon laws and rare workplace violence, prompting a deeper investigation into the circumstances of the attack.