Chinese Student Held Over Ginza Pepper Spray Attack

Japanese police have arrested a 24-year-old Chinese student suspected of carrying out the Ginza pepper spray attack in Tokyo in May that left dozens of people with eye and throat irritation, the Associated Press reported.

Police announced on Thursday (Oct 29) that they had made the arrest on Wednesday (Oct 28). The suspect, who lives in Osaka, has not been named.

Ginza pepper spray attack left dozens unwell

Police believe the man used pepper spray on a man in his 30s inside an ATM booth at a luxury shopping complex in Ginza, an upscale shopping district in the Japanese capital.

Nearly 30 people complained of throat pain and feeling unwell, and police said 25 were taken to hospital with mild symptoms. The incident caused brief chaos, with dozens of fire engines and ambulances gathering at the scene to give first aid.

According to Japanese media, the man who was targeted told police he did not know the suspect. No motive has been given.

Police seek second man

Kyodo News reported that the suspect told police he did not want to talk about the incident.

The Asahi newspaper reported that police are searching for another man who was seen on security camera footage talking with the suspect just before the attack and then running away.

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