Report says 'harmful gas' sprayed into Central Station
Popular gay club reportedly attacked for a second time in a week. Credit: countrywatch.com
Following its report about shots fired during a Nov 16 attack on a gay club, Queer Russia reports that Central Station was subject to another attack Nov 23, with the release of an unspecified “harmful gas” on the premises.
The report says there were about 500 people in the club at the time of the incident, many of whom required medical attention.
While police have been alerted to the attacks, there have been no reports of arrests in either case thus far.
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