Japan PM Kishida evacuated after object thrown during speech
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was rushed from a speech after a pipe-like object was thrown near him in the city of Wakayama on Saturday.
Japanese media reported a blast, and smoke filled the area as Kishida began his speech.
The Jiji news service said a pipe-like object was thrown at him. Japan's national broadcaster NHK reported the prime minister was safe.
News footage appeared to show officers subduing and detaining a suspect at the scene,
There were no immediate signs of injuries or damage.
When the incident occurred, Kishida was touring a fishing harbor in Wakayama, near Osaka.
This is a breaking news story, more to follow...
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was rushed from a speech after a pipe-like object was thrown near him in the city of Wakayama on Saturday.
Japanese media reported a blast, and smoke filled the area as Kishida began his speech.
The Jiji news service said a pipe-like object was thrown at him. Japan's national broadcaster NHK reported the prime minister was safe.
News footage appeared to show officers subduing and detaining a suspect at the scene,
There were no immediate signs of injuries or damage.
When the incident occurred, Kishida was touring a fishing harbor in Wakayama, near Osaka.
This is a breaking news story, more to follow...
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Summary
Japan PM Fumio Kishida evacuated from speech in Wakayama due to object being thrown, causing reported smoke and blast. Suspect detained at scene. Incident occurred during a tour of a fishing harbor in Wakayana, near Osaka. No immediate signs of injuries or damage. Breaking news story with more