Man firebombs Japan ruling party’s Tokyo headquarters

The man, who was arrested on the spot, had driven his car into nearby fencing, the news reports said. His motive for the attack was not immediately clear.

Tokyo police declined to comment, noting the matter was still under investigation.

The party declined to comment on Saturday’s attack, referring all queries to the police.

Voting for the lower house of parliament is set for October 27. Some tarnished politicians lost the official backing of the ruling party but are running as independents.