Former sumo wrestler Takagenji arrested over alleged assault in Fukui city
What happened
According to Japanese media reports (NTV News and Hokkaido Shimbun Digital), former makuuchi sumo wrestler Takagenji was arrested on suspicion of assault. Three people were reportedly arrested in total, including a reported yakuza boss.
When it started
The sources provided do not state when the arrests or the alleged incident took place.
How it spread
The alleged assault reportedly happened on a street in a downtown area of Fukui city after an argument with a man in his 40s. The suspects are alleged to have punched him in the face and otherwise attacked him, causing injuries reported to need about three months to heal.
Why it matters
The suspects' alleged actions and their motives are not described in the sources beyond the reported argument. Charges are only suspicions at this stage, and no court findings have been reported in the material provided.