Police in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, arrested a 27-year-old Self-Defense Force member on June 9, 2026, on suspicion of assaulting his two-month-old daughter. The suspect, whose name has not been released, allegedly fractured the infant's arm at their home on June 8.
According to police, the man told investigators that he became angry because the baby's crying interrupted his nap. The infant was taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed a fracture in her right arm. The child is reportedly in stable condition.
The suspect is a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stationed at a nearby base. He has been charged with assault causing injury. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
