Aichi, Japan, October 2, 2026 — Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to kill his 11-month-old daughter by strangling her with a towel at their home in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture.
The suspect, identified as Motoki Hasegawa, is a company employee, according to police. He was arrested on Wednesday, NTV reported.
The incident came to light after a hospital in Gifu Prefecture contacted police to report suspected child abuse after the infant was brought there by her mother.
Police said the girl was not in life-threatening condition.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack. The allegations against Hasegawa have not been established in court.
