Brighton Winger Kaoru Mitoma Probed Over Alleged Hit-and-Run in Japan

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Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma is under police investigation in Japan over an alleged hit-and-run. Japanese media report that the 29-year-old allegedly ran a red light and struck a 48-year-old cyclist. The victim was hospitalised for treatment. Police have questioned Mitoma about possible dangerous driving, but no formal charges have been filed yet. The incident comes just after the winger was ruled out of Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to a hamstring injury. Neither Brighton nor the Japan Football Association has issued a statement so far.

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