On a Tokyo commuter train on Sunday, a man dressed as Batman’s Joker and brandishing a knife stabbed many passengers before sparking a fire, sending people running to escape and jumping from windows, as per police and witnesses.
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, 17 passengers were hurt, three of whom were badly injured. According to the agency, not all of them were stabbed, and the majority of the other injuries were minor. The attacker, a 24-year-old guy, was arrested on the spot and was being probed for attempted murder, according to NHK. His motive was unknown to the public.
