Headquarters of Japan’s ruling party attacked with firebombs before car crashes into PM’s home [Video]

A MAN HAS thrown several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residence, police said. There were no reports of injuries.

The man, identified by police as Atsunobu Usuda, 49, was arrested on the spot on charges of obstructing the performance of official duties, although additional charges can be added later.

Although the motive for the attack was not immediately clear, reports said social media posts believed to be Usuda’s showed him complaining about the amount of money required to run for office under Japanese law, implying he had political ambitions.

The reports also quoted unidentified sources as saying Usuda had taken part in protests against nuclear plants.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has become increasingly unpopular with the public due to a ballooning financial scandal involving dubious funding and suspected tax evasion.

The party declined …