Hostage held by knifeman is freed
After a three-hour stand-off, police in southwestern Japan have arrested a knife-wielding man who took a convenience store employee hostage.
The hostage reportedly sustained a slight neck injury.
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SUBSCRIBEAfter a three-hour stand-off, police in southwestern Japan have arrested a knife-wielding man who took a convenience store employee hostage.
The hostage reportedly sustained a slight neck injury.
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