Man arrested after allegedly releasing pepper spray, injuring 18 in Tokyo

- Photo: Kyodo News

TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo) A man was arrested Saturday (Aug 23) for allegedly unleashing a substance believed to be pepper spray in Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district, injuring 18 people, police said, Kyodo News reported. 

The injured, including a newborn, suffered irritation to their eyes and throats, according to authorities.

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