Around 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall
Around 20 people were injured in a Tokyo mall after a man sprayed a substance that caused an odor. The incident occurred at a luxury shopping complex in the Ginza district, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Authorities are investigating the cause, with reports suggesting the irritant used was capsaicin, the active component of chili peppers.
- ▪A man sprayed a substance at an ATM in a Tokyo shopping complex, injuring around 20 people.
- ▪Emergency services transported 19 individuals to the hospital, with injuries reported to be light.
- ▪The substance sprayed is believed to contain capsaicin, causing irritation to those nearby.
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- ▪ Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance — Euronews
- ▪ Spraying incident in luxury mall in Japan injures about 20 — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Around 20 injured in spraying incident in Tokyo mall — The Hindu — Top
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 11:42:03 GMT |
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First responders gather near the scene after a person allegedly sprayed a substance that caused an odor, in Tokyo, Monday. AP-YonhapTOKYO — Around 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo on Monday after a man sprayed a substance inside, police and fire department officials said.Tokyo police spokesman Yusuke Koide told AFP that a man sprayed a substance at an ATM on the ground floor of the building, while a local fire department official said "around 20 people were injured" after a report of a "smell."The road in front of the mall — located in the touristy and upmarket shopping district of Ginza — was blocked off following the incident, and fire trucks lined the street.However, shoppers continued to come and go from the building using side entrances.An AFP…
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