Hammer attack at university – several injured

At least eight people have been injured in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo. The suspect has been arrested, Japanese media reports.

All those injured are conscious, according to Japanese TV company NHK.

The suspected attacker is said to be a female student in her 20s. She was stopped by university staff.

The attack occurred on Friday afternoon, local time, at one of Hosei University's campuses, Tama.