Overview
- Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested a 16-year-old boy Tuesday on suspicion of obstructing business after a spray was released on a JR Tokaido Line train.
- Police said the boy admitted spraying a canister and acknowledged it caused throat pain and forced the train to stop.
- Passengers reported irritation, and a family of three that included a 1-year-old girl was taken to a hospital with minor symptoms.
- The upbound train made an emergency stop at Kawasaki Station, and service fell behind by about two hours and 15 minutes.
- Fire officials detected no toxic agents in on-scene tests, and investigators are reviewing security cameras to pin down the spray’s contents, motive, and any involvement by others.