TOKYO, Aug 28 (Information On Japan) –
A Yomiuri Shimbun worker has been arrested on the spot for assaulting a person who was skateboarding.
In keeping with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Division, simply earlier than 11 p.m. on August 23, a person in his 30s who works as a cameraman at Yomiuri Shimbun’s Tokyo headquarters rode his bicycle to the scene.
There, he picked a battle with three males who have been skateboarding and kicked one among them within the leg.
Though he tried to flee, he was arrested on the spot after punching one other man who chased after him.
Subsequent investigations revealed the person’s egocentric comment to the skate boarders.
Yomiuri Shimbun Worker (30s): ‘It is not honest that I am working whereas others are enjoying.’
In response, some members of the general public expressed criticism: ‘Folks ought to be free to make use of their time as they select. It is unsuitable to take out frustration on others,’ one individual stated. One other commented, ‘Possibly his job is not gratifying, and seeing others have enjoyable made him really feel this manner.’
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Division said that whereas skateboarding on busy roads is usually a violation, it’s not essentially so on different roads.
Nevertheless, some individuals voiced issues about skateboarding within the streets: ‘The sound of the board could be fairly loud. I hope they observe correct etiquette to keep away from accidents,’ one stated.
Skate boarders themselves expressed their frustrations: ‘There’s nowhere to skate in Tokyo,’ one stated. ‘If I skateboard round my home, I get scolded, and it causes noise points for the neighbors,’ one other added, lamenting the dearth of locations the place they’ll freely get pleasure from their passion.
The person arrested on the scene was launched on August 26.
Yomiuri Shimbun has said, ‘We’re withholding remark presently because the details aren’t but absolutely confirmed.’
Supply: FNN
