Overview
- The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. at an apartment in Izumi 2-chome, Suginami Ward, according to police.
- One bailiff in his 60s was found unconscious and remains in critical condition, while the other sustained minor injuries.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested the tenant, described as in his 40s, at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Investigators say he was behind on rent and is believed to have set off a portable gas canister that started a brief fire.
- Court bailiffs execute evictions and may request police assistance under their legal authority, according to a local court website.