Sunday, February 17, 2008

Young Sumo Wrestler Dead

Japan -- Japanese officials said that a former sumo trainer has been arrested over the death of a 17-year-old wrestler after an alleged beating.

The 57-year-old trainer and three wrestlers are suspected of inflicting bodily injuries resulting in the death of the teenager.

The trainer allegedly hit the young sumo wrestler over the head with a beer bottle at a sumo training facility on June 25 2007 after the wrestler tried to flee.

Three older wrestlers was reportedly ordered by the trainer to assault the victim. They then attacked the young man. The assault reportedly included beating him with a baseball bat.

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