Valdemoro Supermarket Evacuated Over Suspected Pepper Spray

A supermarket in Valdemoro, Madrid, was evacuated due to suspected pepper spray after customers reported coughing and throat irritation. The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation into the incident.

Initial hypotheses suggest someone may have dispersed an irritant substance, possibly pepper spray, inside the premises. Both customers and employees were quickly evacuated once symptoms began.

Emergency services attended to the affected individuals.