A father in Gifu, Japan, was arrested for throwing his two children, aged 4 and 1, from a sixth-floor balcony.

Japan Today, Mainichi Shimbun · Japan

26 Sept 2026

What it means

A 25-year-old father, Tomokazu Miura, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly throwing his two young daughters, aged 4 and 1, from the sixth-floor balcony of their apartment in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred late on September 25, 2026, and the children were hospitalized; their condition has not been disclosed. The arrest was made by local police following a report from the mother.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is based on police statements reported by multiple reputable news outlets, including Japan Today and People, which cite the Gifu Prefectural Police as the primary source. The reporting is close to the official account, but the details remain allegations at this stage, as the suspect has not been convicted.

How new

This is genuinely new, breaking within the past 24 hours, with the incident occurring on September 25–26, 2026.

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