19 taken to hospital in Japan after suspected tear gas released in Tokyo mall

Twenty-six people felt unwell at Tokyo's Ginza Six luxury shopping centre on Monday following a suspected tear gas release. The incident occurred around noon in the Chuo ward mall after police received a report of an irritating smell and coughing. Nineteen of those affected were transported to the hospital due to symptoms such as headaches and throat pain. The event triggered a significant emergency response in the well-known commercial district.

Nineteen people were hospitalized after a strong smell was reported at the Ginza 6 shopping center in Tokyo on Monday. Police stated that a man sprayed a substance, believed to be an irritant containing capsaicin, at an ATM on the ground floor. The incident caused throat pain and itching among those nearby. Authorities are currently searching for the suspect. A significant emergency response, including police, firefighters, and ambulance workers, was present at the scene.

Around 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in Tokyo on Monday after a man sprayed a substance inside. Police stated the man sprayed the substance at an ATM on the ground floor of the building. A fire department official reported that approximately 20 individuals were injured following a report of a "smell." The incident occurred in the Ginza district, a touristy and upmarket shopping area. The road in front of the mall was blocked off, with fire trucks present at the scene.