00:01More than 20 people reported feeling unwell in central Tokyo on Monday,
00:06after a man allegedly discharged a suspected irritant spray
00:10at a shopping center in the upscale Ginza district.
00:13Local media reported that 25 people complained of symptoms,
00:17such as sore throats following the incident,
00:20with at least 19 taken to hospital for treatment.
00:27Emergency services cordoned off the shopping center after the incident.
00:31The Tokyo Fire Department said no serious injuries were reported,
00:35adding that investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.
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