TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police apprehended a Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) member after he trespassed onto the grounds of the Chinese Embassy in Minato Ward on Tuesday, reviews the Yomiuri Shimbun (Mar. 24).
Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the 23-year-old Kodai Murata, a member of the GSDF’s Camp Ebino in Miyazaki Prefecture, climbed over a wall from an adjoining constructing in getting into the grounds. He was then initially detained by embassy employees.
Murata is believed to have entered with a knife, and a knife with an 18-centimeter-long blade was present in shrubbery, police stated. On Tuesday night time, police accused him of trespassing.
According to TV Tokyo’s investigation, Murata acknowledged that he “wanted to directly confront the Chinese ambassador regarding his hardline stance against Japan.” He added, “It wasn’t to hurt anyone, but to surprise the other party. I wanted to surprise the ambassador. I wanted to take my own life.”
According to investigators, Murata grew to become a senior officer within the GSDF this month. He left the bottom on Monday afternoon and traveled to Tokyo by categorical bus and bullet prepare. He stayed at an web cafe and bought the knife at a mass retailer within the capital.
“Confirming the facts”
At a press convention on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged that they’d “made a solemn complaint and lodged a strong protest” with Japan.
They additionally acknowledged that the incident “threatens the safety of Chinese diplomats and diplomatic facilities, and its nature and impact are extremely malicious.” They demanded a radical investigation and disciplinary motion in opposition to these concerned from Japan.
In a press release, the Ground Self-Defense Force stated that the arrest of certainly one of its members was “very regrettable.” It added that they’ll cooperate absolutely with the police. The Ministry of Defense acknowledged that it’s “currently confirming the facts.”