3 injured in knife attack at Japan shopping mall

An 18-year-old male high school student slashed several people with a knife Monday morning at a shopping mall in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.

The Niigata Prefectural Police said three individuals sustained injuries to their heads or bodies, but added that the wounds were not life-threatening.

The suspect was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

(The Japan News)