At least 15 injured, including children, in stabbing attack near Japan's capital

• At least 15 people — including several children — have been injured after a mass stabbing incident near a railway station in Kawasaki, Japan. 
• Police arrested a suspect believed to be in his 40s or 50s, and two knives were confiscated at the scene, Kyodo News Agency said.
• Two people, including one child, are believed to have died in the attack, according to reports.

At least 15 people — including several children — have been injured after a mass stabbing incident near a railway station in Kawasaki, Japan. 

According to Kyodo News Agency, the local fire department said the knife attack occurred around 7:45 am local time near the Noborito train station, just 14 miles (23 kilometers) from the capital city of Tokyo. News agency NHK said the incident took place near a park in Kawasaki city. 

Police arrested a suspect believed to be in his 40s or 50s, and two knives were confiscated at the scene, Kyodo said. According to the agency, the suspect appeared to have stabbed himself in the neck and was in poor condition.

According to Japan Times, at least two people, including one child, are believed to have died in the attack. A motive for the attack remains unclear. 

Heavy police presence was reported around the site of the incident in Kawasaki's Tama Ward and nearby Noborito station. 

This is a developing story. 

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