Japanese man arrested for licking woman’s hair
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A Japanese man has been charged on suspicion of “applying saliva” to a woman whose hair he licked at a busy train station. Officials used security footage to track down a 23-year-old suspect after the woman complained. He reportedly admitted to the offence while being questioned by police.
Officers called to wild bingo brawl
Ontario police were called to a care home after a wild brawl broke out at a game of bingo. Witnesses say a fight began when a 79-year-old woman took a seat normally used by an 86-year-old, before the altercation got physical and other residents got involved. No charges were laid.
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