Yamaha Motor president sustains injury from alleged knife attack by daughter
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Yoshihiro Hidaka, president of Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha Motor, suffered an arm injury after being allegedly slashed with a knife by his daughter, Hana Hidaka, at their home in Japan.
The police arrested Hana on suspicion of attempting to murder her 61-year-old father, Yoshihiro, by attacking him with with a kitchen knife around 3 a.m. on Monday at their home in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, according to The Japan Times.
The police arrived at the scene in response to an emergency call from Hana, who claimed she had been beaten by her father, according to Kyodo News.
They said she had made another call at 5:30 p.m. the previous day, prompting them to visit the house afterward.
The police said that Yoshihiro sustained a minor injury to his left arm, as reported by Japanese news website TokyoReporter.
Yamaha Motor said it would not comment on the case, citing its private nature and the ongoing investigation.
Established in 1955, the Iwata-based firm manufactures a wide variety of motorized products, including motorcycles, personal watercraft and boats, according to the company’s website.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the current status of the police investigation into the alleged attack?
What is the current status of the police investigation into the alleged attack?
The police arrested Hana Hidaka on suspicion of attempted murder. The investigation is ongoing, and Yamaha Motor has stated they will not comment further due to its private nature.
Q.What was the extent of the injury sustained by Yamaha Motor president Yoshihiro Hidaka?
What was the extent of the injury sustained by Yamaha Motor president Yoshihiro Hidaka?
Yoshihiro Hidaka suffered a minor injury to his left arm. He was allegedly slashed with a kitchen knife by his daughter, Hana Hidaka, at their home in Japan.
Q.Did Hana Hidaka contact the police before the alleged attack took place?
Did Hana Hidaka contact the police before the alleged attack took place?
Yes, Hana Hidaka made an emergency call around 3 a.m. Claiming she had been beaten by her father. She also made another call the previous day, prompting a police visit to the house.
Q.How has Yamaha Motor responded to this incident involving its president?
How has Yamaha Motor responded to this incident involving its president?
Yamaha Motor has declined to comment on the case. They cited its private nature and the ongoing investigation as reasons for not providing further information at this time.
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