A 10-year-old Japanese boy stabbed near his school in China has died

Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Officials in Tokyo say a 10-year-old Japanese student attending a Japanese school in southern China who was attacked the day before has died, asking Beijing to provide details of the stabbing and take preventive measures. A suspect is in custody. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said the boy’s death was regrettable and called the attack on a child “despicable.” She also asked China to provide details and take measures to prevent similar attacks. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the student was stabbed by a man about 220 yards from the gate of the Shenzhen Japanese School. The motive for the attack is not immediately clear. In an email sent to Japanese citizens living in China, the Japanese Embassy warned residents to be vigilant.