Man sets fire to Takahama City Hall, after wielding knife and spreading kerosene-like liquid; four employees injured

- The Japan News/ANN

TOKYO: A man wielded a knife and set fire to the ground floor of Takahama City Hall in Aichi Prefecture at around 3pm on Tuesday (July 16), after spreading what appeared to be paraffin.

Several city employees were injured, but are reported to be in stable condition.

All city employees were evacuated and the ground floor of the city hall was sealed off. - The Japan News/ANN

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