Attack on Japanese Pop Group AKB48 Leaves Three Injured
 

Attack on Japanese Pop Group AKB48 Leaves Three Injured
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A man attacked members of AKB48, an extremely popular Japanese female pop group on Sunday, leaving two band members with head and hand injuries, and a male staffer with cuts to his hands.

Anna Iriyama, 18, and Rina Kawaei, 19, have been identified as the AKB48 members hurt in the attack, according to multiple reports.

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The attack happened at a meet-and-greet session for fans following a small concert by AKB48 in the city of Takizawa. A man ******* a saw from his jacket, and moved toward the two women. The group is k**wn for being "idols you can meet," and routinely have "handshaking events" at which fans can interact with its members, the AP reported. Read more...

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