On the morning of the 2nd, former secretary-general Fukuyama of the Constitutional Democratic Party was conducting street activities in Kyoto city, and a 26-year-old suspect who was approaching was assaulted by pushing the secretary's shoulder with his hand. I was arrested.
According to the office, Mr. Fukuyama himself and another secretary were assaulted, but none of them were seriously injured.
According to the police, after 7:30 am on the 2nd, when former secretary-general Fukuyama of the Constitutional Democratic Party was doing street activities in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, a male secretary who was with him pushed his left shoulder by hand by an approaching man. And so on.
For this reason, a police officer who rushed to receive the report arrested Ryuji Sakano (26), whose address and occupation were unknown, on the spot on suspicion of assault.
The male secretary has no noticeable injuries.
According to the police, alcohol was detected in the suspect at that time, and he said to the investigation, "I'm sure I pushed it, but I don't remember it well."
Also, according to Mr. Fukuyama's office, Mr. Fukuyama himself and another secretary were assaulted, but he was not seriously injured.
Mr. Fukuyama commented, "Violence is never tolerated. Freedom of political activity should be protected in a democratic society. I hope that such an incident will not occur in the future." bottom.
Former Secretary-General Fukuyama Reported on Twitter
Former Secretary-General Fukuyama of the Constitutional Democratic Party reported on the circumstances on his Twitter account on the afternoon of the 2nd.
In this, about the circumstances, "Today at around 7:40 am, during a greeting activity on the street in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, one man approached two secretaries, shouted some words, pushed his shoulders, and his feet. He was assaulted, including kicking. After that, he approached me, hit him, and beat him. A patrol car arrived and was arrested by a citizen's 110th call. The two secretaries and I were not seriously injured. " It is said that.
He added, "Violence is not tolerated for any reason. In a democratic society, freedom of political activity should be protected, and I pray that such an incident will not occur in the future."
Secretary-general Nishimura makes an urgent statement
Secretary-general Nishimura of the Constitutional Democratic Party issued an urgent statement before 4:00 pm, saying, "Assault on a candidate for a national election during political activity is a foolish act that blocks freedom of speech and expression by force and threatens democracy itself. The Constitutional Democratic Party firmly protests against any act that tramples political freedom of expression by violence. "