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Woman in Japan arrested for allegedly stitching another woman’s lips shut
A 49-year-old woman in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture was arrested on Monday (6 July) for allegedly injuring a 42-year-old woman she lived with by sewing her lips together with a needle and thread.
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The incident reportedly took place at the suspect’s home at around 1.30pm on 29 June.
Victim sought help at nearby shop while suspect was out
According to police, the victim’s upper and lower lips were stitched together in multiple places, leaving her unable to eat or speak.
The next day, on 30 June, the victim left the house while the suspect was out and sought help at a nearby shop.
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