Over 20 Injured After Capsaicin Spray Incident at Tokyo’s Ginza Six Mall
News Context
At a glance
- At least 25 people were transported to hospitals following a spraying incident at the Ginza Six shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan.
- The Japan News reported that capsaicin was detected at the site of the incident.
- The BBC reported that a "strong smell" was noted at the mall during the event.
At least 25 people were transported to hospitals following a spraying incident at the Ginza Six shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan.
The Japan News reported that capsaicin was detected at the site of the incident. Earlier reports from the South China Morning Post indicated that tear gas was suspected to have been released within the mall.
The BBC reported that a "strong smell" was noted at the mall during the event. Officials cited by The Straits Times stated that around 20 people were injured, while the Tokyo Weekender reported that over 20 people were injured in the incident.
The most recent updates indicate the number of individuals taken to the hospital has reached 25.