The alleged murder by US Marine on Okinawa: five things to know

The alleged murder by US Marine on Okinawa: five things to know

TOKYO - A woman's murder allegedly committed by a US Marine in Okinawa has triggered public outrage, prompted Japan's premier to slam a "heinous crime" and rekindled controversy over the heavy military presence on the southern island.

Japan protests to US after Marine is accused of murder in Okinawa

A US Marine was arrested on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa on Sunday (October 4) on suspicion of robbery and murder, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calling it an "extremely brutal and vicious incident," and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi expressing outrage. - REUTERS