India, Nov. 8 -- Police in Japan have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after he allegedly strangled a 73-year-old resident to death at a facility for people with mental disabilities, media reports said.

The suspect, Terufumi Hayakawa, is accused of strangling Ikuo Akune shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Japan Today reported, citing police.

According to police, the facility's manager contacted emergency services after receiving information from another person about a dispute between residents.

Police said Hayakawa was also suffering from a head injury. A blood-stained blunt object was reportedly found in his room.

Violent crimes are relatively rare in Japan. However, the country has witnessed several isolated incidents of stabbing...