Father held for throwing 2 kids off 6th-floor balcony in central Japan
Police in central Japan arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly threw his two young daughters from a sixth-floor apartment balcony. Officers deployed cushions to break the fall for the children, aged 4 and 1, who were conscious upon transport to a hospital and are not believed to face life-threatening injuries. Authorities responded following an emergency call from the suspect's wife late Friday night reporting domestic violence. Investigators are examining whether a marital dispute triggered the incident.
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- ✓ A 25-year-old man was arrested on September 26 in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, for allegedly throwing his two daughters from a sixth-floor apartment balcony.
- ✓ The victims are aged 4 and 1.
- ✓ Police deployed mats to cushion the children's fall.
- ✓ Both children were conscious when taken to the hospital and are not believed to be in life-threatening conditions.
What changed
Police confirmed the ages of the two daughters as 4 and 1, and noted they survived the fall without life-threatening injuries after landing on prepared cushions.
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Father Arrested After 2 Kids Thrown From Balcony in Japan
Police in central Japan arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly threw his two young daughters from a sixth-floor apartment balcony. Officers deployed cushions to break the fall for the children, aged 4 and 1, who were conscious upon transport to a hospital and are not believed to face life-threatening injuries. Authorities responded following an emergency call from the suspect's wife late Friday night reporting domestic violence. Investigators are examining whether a marital dispute triggered the incident.
Why it matters
The arrest occurred in Gifu Prefecture in the early hours of September 26. Emergency responders acted quickly to place mats that cushioned the children from the extreme height, preventing fatal injuries.
What is confirmed
- A 25-year-old man was arrested on September 26 in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, for allegedly throwing his two daughters from a sixth-floor apartment balcony.
- The victims are aged 4 and 1.
- Police deployed mats to cushion the children's fall.
- Both children were conscious when taken to the hospital and are not believed to be in life-threatening conditions.
- The suspect's wife made an emergency call late Friday night reporting that her husband was acting violently.
Still unconfirmed
- Police are investigating whether a dispute between the suspect and his wife was behind the incident.
- The incident was caught on camera.
What to watch next
- Official police statements regarding formal attempted murder charges
- Updates from hospital officials on the children's medical recovery
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