00:01Three people have died in a suspected stabbing and arson incident at a cake shop and adjoining
00:07residence in Motosu, Gifu, Western Japan.
00:10The incident happened on Saturday night.
00:13Local media reported that someone inside the building called emergency services at about
00:189 p.m., saying a person had been stabbed, gasoline had been poured, and a fire started.
00:24Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that two people were found dead at the scene, while
00:31a third died later in hospital.
00:33Two others, including the 66-year-old shop owner, were taken to hospital for treatment.
00:38Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
