Two Japanese nationals injured in Shanghai restaurant incident
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two of its citizens are believed to have been injured following an incident at a restaurant in Shanghai’s Pudong district on Monday.
Shanghai police received a report at approximately 1:30 pm Japan time on May 19 regarding an incident at a restaurant located within an office building in the Pudong district. According to the force’s social media account, a man allegedly injured people using a fruit knife.
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated that two Japanese nationals are believed to have been injured in the incident. The ministry has not yet provided further details regarding the condition of the nationals or the specific circumstances surrounding the attack.
Initial reports from Shanghai police identified the weapon as a fruit knife. The incident took place in a commercial setting, specifically at a restaurant within an office building in one of Shanghai’s most significant business hubs.
The identity and current status of the suspect remain unknown. Police have not yet released information regarding the motive behind the attack or the nationality of the individual involved.
No further information has been released regarding other potential victims or the severity of the injuries sustained by the Japanese nationals. The Japanese government is monitoring the situation as local authorities continue their investigation.
