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Kagoshima police announce arrests in two assault cases
Kagoshima Prefectural Police announced the arrests of two men in separate assault cases dating to June 15 and June 4. One suspect is 73, and the other is 62; the second case involved injuries.
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Who
Kagoshima Prefectural Police
What
announced arrests in two assault cases
When
June 18, 2026
Where
Kagoshima City
- announced arrests in two assault cases
- arrested a 73-year-old man for alleged assault
- arrested a 62-year-old man for alleged assault causing injury
- Kagoshima Prefectural Police
- 73-year-old man
Kagoshima Prefectural Police said on June 18 that they had arrested two men in connection with separate assault cases in the prefecture. The cases were listed on the prefectural police website as incidents from June 15 and June 4.
According to the announcement, a 73-year-old man was arrested over allegations that he assaulted a victim in Kagoshima City on June 15. In the second case, a 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a victim and causing injury in another part of Kagoshima Prefecture on June 4.
The police notice did not provide further details about the circumstances of either incident. Authorities said they would continue to release information as the investigations proceed.
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Why This Matters
This matters because it signals active police investigation into separate violence cases, including one involving injury. For residents and businesses in Kagoshima, it may affect local safety awareness, encourage reporting of suspicious activity, and help readers track whether additional details or related incidents emerge as authorities continue the investigation.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 4, 2026
WireA man allegedly assaulted a victim and caused injury in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Jun 15, 2026
WireA 73-year-old man allegedly assaulted a victim in Kagoshima City.
Jun 18, 2026
WireKagoshima Prefectural Police announced the arrests in the two cases.