Knife-wielding man kills 2, injures 18 in Japan mass stabbing

A knife-wielding man has attacked a group of school children waiting for a bus in a Japanese city south of Tokyo.

Reports say at least 18 people were injured in the attack with two deaths recorded.

A suspect reportedly stabbed himself in the neck and died from his injuries.

A school bus driver told newsmen that he had seen the suspect approach a queue of students waiting to board their bus.

He said the suspect began stabbing the children and then boarded the bus as stabbed children inside as well.

Authorities say the motive for the attack is still unknown.