Police in Japan have arrested a person after a YouTuber was stabbed to dying whereas livestreaming in downtown Tokyo.
Officers stated they arrested Kenji Takano, 42, on suspicion of tried homicide on the scene within the Shinjuku district following the assault on Tuesday.
The sufferer, Airi Sato, was rushed to hospital with essential accidents after she was stabbed repeatedly in her higher physique, police stated.
The 22-year-old was later pronounced useless.
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Kenji Takano following his arrest. Pic: AP
Takano has been despatched to prosecutors however has not but been charged.
Witnesses and livestream viewers stated that they heard Ms Sato screaming for assist throughout the assault.
On-line viewers additionally stated the livestream instantly went black.
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Law enforcement officials on the scene after the stabbing. Pic: AP
Violent crimes are uncommon in Japan, the place gun management is extraordinarily strict, however there have been quite a few high-profile knife assaults and others utilizing handmade weapons in recent times.
The assault on Ms Sato comes days after three Twitch creators issued a warning to others on the platform after a “stalker” adopted after which threatened to kill them throughout a reside video stream within the US.
