岸田総理の演説会場で爆発　24歳の男を逮捕（2023年4月15日）

At around 11:30 AM on the 15th, a cylindrical object was thrown at Saikazaki Fishing Port in Wakayama City, where Prime Minister Kishida was visiting to support his campaign, and it exploded before he was about to begin a street speech. The Prime Minister evacuated the scene just before the explosion and was unharmed. Police apprehended a man at the scene and arrested him on suspicion of obstruction of business by force. The man, 24-year-old Ryuji Kimura from Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, reportedly stated, "I will speak after my lawyer arrives." Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "Elections are the foundation of democracy, and violent acts like this during elections are absolutely unacceptable." Reporter: "What will the Prime Minister's election support be like going forward?" Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "I haven't heard of any changes at this point." One police officer at the scene was slightly injured. Suspect Ryuji Kimura was apprehended... The incident occurred just before Prime Minister Kishida was about to begin his speech. A little after 11:00 AM on the 15th, Prime Minister Kishida visited Saikazaki Fishing Port in Wakayama City. His purpose was to deliver a campaign speech for the House of Representatives by-election. After interacting with supporters and sampling shrimp, he was conversing with an LDP candidate when suddenly, a cylindrical object was thrown into the port, followed by a loud explosion. A witness said, "I was shocked. My heart is still pounding." The man who threw the object was immediately apprehended on the spot and arrested by police on suspicion of obstruction of business by force. He was holding a silver cylindrical object in his left hand and a lighter in his right hand, seemingly as if trying to set it on fire. Kishida immediately evacuated the scene by car and later resumed his street speech in front of JR Wakayama Station. Prime Minister Kishida: "I'm sorry for causing so much concern to so many of you. While I apologize for the inconvenience, we must work together to see this important election through to the very end." Following the explosion, Prime Minister Kishida traveled from Wakayama Prefecture to Chiba Prefecture to campaign for the election. Saito will be reporting live from the speech venue. Saito: This is in front of JR Shin-Urayasu Station, where Prime Minister Kishida had been speaking just moments before. A large audience gathered for the speech, with police officers stationed every few meters and a tight security system using police dogs. During his campaign speech at Wakayama Station, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the incident, saying, "We are currently holding an important election for our country. We must work together to carry out this important election." However, he did not mention the incident during his earlier speech in Urayasu City. He is expected to then travel to Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, for his next campaign speech. Regarding the decision to continue his speech after the incident, those close to Prime Minister Kishida said, "It was the Prime Minister's own decision not to succumb to violence." The shooting incident involving former Prime Minister Abe last July has once again highlighted the issue of VIP protection. ▼TV Tokyo BIZ Official Website https://txbiz.tv-tokyo.co.jp/?utm_sou... #Explosion #PrimeMinisterKishida #SpeechVenue #ElectionSupport #Wakayama #Chiba