3 killed in suspected arson attack in central Japan
Three people died and two were injured in central Japan's Gifu Prefecture after a suspected arson and stabbing attack involving gasoline at a cake shop in Motosu during an after-hours gathering, police said Sunday.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:58 PM 06 September 2026
At least three people were killed in a suspected arson attack in central Japan, local media reported on Sunday.
Two people were found dead and another later died at a hospital after a fire broke out at a cake shop in central Gifu prefecture on Saturday night, Kyodo news agency reported, citing local police.
The police said they are investigating the incident as a suspected case of murder and arson.
The incident took place outside business hours. The shop is located in a two-story building that also includes a residence.
The deceased included a 66-year-old woman, who owned the shop, and two men.
The fire broke out when the woman was hosting a gathering in the building with 10 acquaintances. The police suspect the culprit was one of those present.
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