Pepper Spray Near Tokyo's Ginza Six Sends 26 People to Hospital as Police Investigate
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 25
Pepper Spray Near Tokyo's Ginza Six Sends 26 People to Hospital as Police Investigate
17 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 25
Twenty-six people developed sore throats and felt unwell near Tokyo's Ginza Six complex on Monday, with 25 taken to hospital and officials saying the symptoms appeared mild.
Police and fire officials believe a person sprayed an unknown substance in the area; the Yomiuri newspaper said traces of pepper spray were found on a wall.
Dozens of fire engines and ambulances lined the luxury shopping district, surrounding roads were temporarily closed, and hazmat-suited responders helped people out of the building.
The incident followed earlier reports that a man sprayed an irritant near a bank ATM inside the complex, and police were already searching for a suspect on suspicion of assault.
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