Man arrested for attempted murder after former Japan PM shot: Media

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The man appeared to be in his 40s and a gun had been confiscated, said public broadcaster NHK, citing police sources (KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP FILE PIX)

TOKYO - A man was arrested for attempted murder after former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was apparently shot on Friday while delivering a stump speech, local media reported.

The man appeared to be in his 40s and a gun had been confiscated, said public broadcaster NHK, citing police sources.

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Local police were not immediately able to comment when contacted by AFP. - AFP