Spraying incident in luxury mall in Japan injures about 20
A spraying incident at a luxury mall in Tokyo injured around 20 people on Monday. Authorities reported that a man sprayed a substance at an ATM, causing discomfort among shoppers. The injuries were described as light, and police are currently investigating the incident.
- ▪Approximately 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo due to a spraying incident.
- ▪The incident occurred at an ATM on the ground floor of the building, prompting a response from police and fire departments.
- ▪Injuries appeared to be light, with one witness describing a stinging sensation in her throat as she approached the area.
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World "Stinging and hurting:" Spraying incident in luxury mall in Japan injures about 20, authorities say Updated on: May 25, 2026 / 5:58 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Around 20 people were wounded at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo on Monday when a man sprayed a substance inside, police and fire department officials said.Tokyo police spokesman Yusuke Koide told French news agency 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.
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