On the evening of November 11, around 5:40 PM, a passerby reported to the police about a man attacking a woman with a knife on the street in Sakai Hashi-cho, Neyagawa City, Osaka. The 52-year-old woman was subsequently found to have suffered stab wounds to her abdomen and was transported to a hospital, where she was conscious and not in immediate danger. A 40-year-old man who was a passerby managed to subdue the suspect, a 45-year-old unemployed man from the same city, and turned him over to the police.

The arrested man has reportedly confessed, stating, "I stabbed her, but I did not intend to kill her." This confession, however, has raised concerns as parts of his statements have not been coherent, leading investigators to proceed cautiously in their inquiry. It is revealed that the woman and the man involved were acquaintances, and investigators are looking into the possibility of a dispute occurring before the stabbing incident. The police are actively conducting a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances leading to the attack better.

This violent incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety in urban areas in Japan as well as the complexities involved in domestic disputes that can escalate to such acts of violence. The police's careful handling of the suspect's statements suggests they are taking the matter seriously, considering possible motives and prior interactions between the individuals involved.