Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was attacked by an unknown person during his speech in Nara, Japan.

Axar.az reports that the NHK agency reported on this.

It was reported that Shinzo Abe was injured.

According to information, at least two gunshots were heard at the scene.

It was emphasized that S. Abe was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state.

According to the report, the person who attacked the 68-year-old politician was detained.

It should be noted that Shinzo Abe served as prime minister from 2006-2007 and from 2012-2020. He was the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history.