Overview
- Police detained a man in his 30s around 2:30 p.m. local time after he allegedly pointed a kitchen knife at riot officers across from the embassy.
- One officer sustained a heel wound during the arrest and was hospitalized, authorities said.
- Investigators have not identified a motive and report the suspect has not commented on the U.S. or President Trump.
- The area was secured with a cordon as Tokyo police conducted an on-site investigation.
- Up to 18,000 officers have been mobilized for Trump's Oct. 27–29 visit, during which he is scheduled to meet Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.