Police search for perpetrator of Asaminami “acid” attack
Police are searching for a man who sprayed a man in his 60s in the face with an orange liquid,
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Crime
Former elementary school teacher re-arrested for repeated upskirt photography
The 27-year-old former part-time teacher at Minamikannon Elementary School is accused of committing a total of 22 acts of voyeurism
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Island cop fired and re-arrested for stealing from members of the public
A police officer on an Inland Sea island has been rearrested for stealing from multiple members of the public visiting his police station.
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“Choose between the mountains, the sea, or kerosene.” 3 men arrested for violent assault in Hiroshima
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion, allegedly pouring liquid fuel over a male acquaintance to force him to open a bank account.
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Fare-dodger gets 6 years in prison for assaulting Astram Line employee
A 30-year-old fare-dodger was sentenced to 6 years in prison by Hiroshima District Court on October 1 for assaulting an Astram Line employee.
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Rabbit Island animal abuser gets suspended sentence
The 25-year-old man from Otsu City, charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act for torturing rabbits and kicking one to
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82-year-old in trouble for gun-mania
An 82-year-old gun enthusiast has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly possessing a large collection of handguns and live ammunition.
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Man Found Dead in Mikumarikyo Forest Park
Man Found Dead in Mikumarikyo Forest Park; Police Investigating Suspected Homicide
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Hiroshima Peace Website Hacked, Personal Information Stolen
The Hiroshima for Global Peace website has been hacked, and almost 4000 items of personal data, including names, addresses, and
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Onomichi snatch thefts, 2 in one night
Onomichi police are looking for a suspect they believe carried out two snatch thefts in different parts of Onomichi’s shopping district last night, January 28.
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