Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.

Tokyo - At least eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Jan 10, and the assailant is a woman said to be in her 20s, Japanese media said.

At least eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Friday, with the suspect apprehended, Japanese media said. All the wounded people are conscious, according to public broadcaster NHK,

According to initial reports, around 10 individuals, including students, sustained injuries, though all are believed to be conscious.

At least eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Friday, with the assailant a woman in her 20s, Japanese media said. All those hurt were conscious, according to public broadcaster NHK,