Several hurt in suspected tear gas incident near Tokyo's Shinjuku Station

Japan Times -- Oct 28

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.

Oct 28 (ANNnewsCH) - 26日夜、東京・新宿駅近くで男がスプレーのようなものを噴射して逃走し、7人がけがをした事件で被害者の男性が取材に応じ、スプレーに唐辛子の成分が含まれていた可能性が高いことが分かりました。