Suspected attempted arson at the mayor's home in Suttsu, Hokkaido Arrested a 77-year-old man October 8, 20:45
On the early morning of the 8th, police arrested a 77-year-old man living in the neighborhood on suspicion of attempted arson in the case where a fire was thrown into the home of Mayor Haruo Kataoka of Suttsu-cho, Hokkaido.
On the 8th, the town decided to apply for a survey on the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," and police are also investigating the relationship with these movements in the town.
The person who was arrested was Toshio Higashida (77), a part-time employee in Toshima-cho, Suttsu-cho.
According to police investigation, at around 1:20 am on the 8th, an arson attempt was made because a lit object was thrown into the house of Mayor Haruo Kataoka of Shineicho, Suttsu-cho, the window glass was broken, and the screen door was burnt. There is suspicion.
At that time, Mayor Kataoka extinguished the fire and reported to the police, and no one was injured.
It also means that something like a bottle has been found on site.
On the 8th, Suttsu Town officially decided to apply for the "Literature Survey," which is the first step in the selection of the final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste."
Police have not disclosed the approval or disapproval of Higashida, but are also investigating the link between these town movements and the incident.