Smoke Bomb Throw: Japan PM Fumio Kishida Evacuated, Unharmed

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him.

A man was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Kishida had been due to give a speech.

He was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of business and later identified by the authorities as 24-year-old Ryuji Kimura. His motivation is still unclear.

No injuries were reported.