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Tokyo Fire Department issues warning after increase in attacks against paramedics

The Tokyo Fire Department has issued a warning following an increase in incidents involving disruptive behavior towards paramedics. According to reports, there have been 15 confirmed cases this year, exceeding the number recorded during the same period in 2025. One notable incident involved a man who verbally threatened and physically attacked paramedics, leading to their hospitalization and the involvement of police.

The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for understanding and cooperation from the public regarding the need for prompt emergency medical services after a surge in attacks against paramedics this year.

According to the Tokyo Fire Department, 15 cases of disruptive behavior toward paramedics, including damage to ambulances, have already been confirmed so far this year, three more than the same period in 2025, TBS reported.

In May, a man lying on a street in Tokyo threatened responding paramedics, saying, "I'll kill you! I'll stab you with a knife!" He jumped and kicked and punched the two paramedics.

Two more ambulances were dispatched to the scene to transport the injured paramedics to hospital. Police arrested the attacker at the scene.

The incident tied up the two ambulances for five hours.

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Tokyo Fire Department issues warning after increase in attacks against paramedics

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