Man arrested after stabbing of 2 people near idol events in Fukuoka

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday following stabbings in Fukuoka which left a woman and an event staffer working for Japanese female idol group HKT48 with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, Naoya Yamaguchi, a resident of a city adjacent to Fukuoka, has admitted responsibility, according to police. A knife that is believed to have been used in the incident has also been found, they said.

The 44-year-old event worker was stabbed when he cautioned a man, who the police believe was Yamaguchi, in the elevator hall of a VIP parking area of the stadium, Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

The other victim is a 27-year-old woman from Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, who was visiting for a live event held by a male idol group at the stadium.

She was stabbed at a nearby amusement facility called Boss E.Zo Fukuoka where HKT48, which is based in the city, holds concerts and fan events. The woman was planning to meet a friend there