Japanese media report man in Batman villain costume stabbed people and started a fire

A man dressed in Batman’s Joker costume has been arrested for attempted murder after a knife and fire attack on a train in Tokyo, according to Japanese media, with at least 17 people reportedly injured and one in a serious condition after being stabbed.

Witnesses told national broadcaster NHK of their fear during the attack which happened on Sunday when the Japanese capital is full of Halloween revellers, many in costume.

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