Man Arrested for Arson Attempt at Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing

A man in his 50s has been arrested after admitting to starting a fire at Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Police are investigating the incident where an individual reportedly poured liquid and set it on fire, with no injuries reported.

4 Apr, 01:42 — 4 Apr, 01:42

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Man arrested after admitting to starting fire at Tokyo's Shibuya crossing

The suspect, who is in his 50s and from Nagoya, turned himself in at a nearby police station at around 9 p.m. Friday, about 20 minutes after the incident.

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First report: NHK World · 3 Apr, 12:36|Full coverage: 2 · 13h|Window: 13h

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NHK World3 Apr, 12:36First to report

渋谷スクランブル交差点「何者か液体まきライターで火つけた」

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Man Arrested for Arson Attempt at Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing

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Man arrested after admitting to starting fire at Tokyo's Shibuya crossing

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渋谷スクランブル交差点「何者か液体まきライターで火つけた」

Man arrested after admitting to starting fire at Tokyo's Shibuya crossing

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