Oct 28 (Japan Times) - Several people were injured Friday after a man sprayed chemical compounds appearing to be tear gas near JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, police said.
Authorities said they received an emergency call at around 7:50 p.m. reporting the incident, which took place near the west exit of the station. Rescue workers said the injuries were not considered life threatening.
The man, who appeared to be middle-aged, sprayed the agent around an area north of the station exit where numerous restaurants, bars and shops are located, according to the police.
Source: ANNnewsCH