Japan: Six dead in stabbing rampage

The death toll from a midday stabbing spree in Tokyo has risen to six.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2008 - 11:08

The death toll from a midday stabbing spree in Tokyo has risen to six.

The latest victim was a woman. No further details were given. Earlier, police said five men were killed and 13 others injured in the rampage today in Akihabara district.

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