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Japanese man throws flare at Chinese consulate

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-09-26 14:40
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NAGASAKI - A Japanese right-winger on Sunday hurled a flare-like object at the Chinese Consulate General in Nagasaki, said Li Bin, a Chinese official from the consulate general.

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No one was injured and no damage caused in the incident, Li said, adding that police arrested the man immediately and has begun to conduct investigations.

The incident occurred at 09:25 am local time (0025 GMT), according to a Kyodo News report.

The man, who claims to be a member of a private political group, was taking part in a political campaign near the consulate general with other group members, said the report, citing the police.
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