Japan police arrest two suspects in separate assault and hit‑and‑run cases

Police in Kumamoto prefecture detained a 59‑year‑old welfare office chief, Utsunomiya Kenji, on suspicion of threatening a woman via social‑media messages, saying “explain yourself or I’ll act.” He admitted the accusations, citing a personal relationship dispute.

In Fukuoka city, authorities arrested 59‑year‑old truck driver Anagawa Tomomi on charges of a hit‑and‑run that allegedly killed a woman on a street in the city’s Chuo ward. The suspect denies having struck anyone, while investigators review CCTV footage to confirm the vehicle’s involvement.