Sapporo Man Arrested for Assaulting Partner's Teen Son with Metal Bat

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A 29-year-old company employee in Sapporo's Chuo Ward was arrested on suspicion of assault for allegedly striking his partner's teenage son multiple times with a metal bat. The incident occurred at their home on October 1. The suspect is accused of hitting the victim's arms several times around 10 p.m., causing bruises. Police arrested him on October 3 following a report from a child consultation center the previous day. The man has admitted to the allegations, saying he struck the boy multiple times. Police are investigating the motive, noting there were no prior family-related consultations.


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