People stroll near Kiyomizu-dera temple, a popular attraction among tourists, in Kyoto, western Japan, June 18, 2022. Photo by Reuters
A Chinese tourist was stabbed on a street in Japan’s Kyoto last week following an argument with another man, who fled the scene and remains at large, local police said.
The victim had just finished dining at a restaurant and was walking through one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations as part of a group tour when the altercation occurred, according to Japan Today newspaper.
The suspect reportedly stabbed him during the confrontation.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition has not been disclosed.
Kyodo News reported that the suspect is approximately 1.75 meters tall, wore glasses, and was last seen in a white T-shirt.
Authorities believe the suspect and victim reportedly did not know each other.
Police are treating the case as attempted murder and are continuing the search for the suspect.
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