A Japanese sailor was attacked Monday in the Solomon Islands during a Second World War memorial service that was also attended by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.
Radio New Zealand reported that the victim was part of a Japanese navy media team and that he was stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors, receiving minor injuries.The Solomon Islands government was hosting the dawn service at Bloody Ridge as part of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.
The suspect reportedly tackled the sailor to the ground during the attack before locals and U.S. military personnel stepped in and detained him. Police then took him away and the ceremony resumed after a short break. The trip holds a personal interest for Sherman and Kennedy, whose fathers both fought there during the Second World War.
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