OSAKA, May 5 -- A 28-year-old man who was arrested after driving his vehicle into a group of elementary school children in Osaka last week has reportedly told police that he disliked people living without hardship, according to sources cited in local media.

According to The Japan Times, the suspect, identified as Yuki Yazawa, is being investigated for attempted murder by the Osaka Prefectural Police Department.

The incident occurred at around 1.35pm on Thursday, when Yazawa struck seven children with an SUV as they were walking home from school.

All sustained injuries but remained conscious as they were brought into hospitals, authorities said.

A witness reportedly told Nippon TV that the sport utility vehicle (SUV) was moving in a zi...