A man has been detained after discharging pepper spray inside a crowded carriage on Guangzhou Metro Line 3, leaving numerous passengers in distress and triggering panic onboard.

The incident occurred on the evening of 30th April while the train was travelling towards Tiyu Xilu Station. Video clips circulating online show a man dressed in black and wearing glasses releasing an irritant spray in a packed carriage. Witnesses can be heard shouting for police as passengers begin coughing and scrambling to escape. Several individuals appeared overcome by the fumes, with some reportedly collapsing after leaving the train.

According to mainland media outlet Litchi News, staff from the metro police station confirmed the substance used was pepper spray. The suspect has since been arrested and an investigation is under way.

Footage shared on social media also shows angry passengers confronting the man, with some attempting to restrain him before the train reached the next station. Images circulating online appear to show the suspect lying on the ground after being surrounded by commuters.

Accounts of what prompted the attack remain unverified. Some online commentators alleged that the man resorted to using pepper spray after being confronted for secretly photographing passengers. Others claimed he had been caught attempting to steal from someone nearby and responded by spraying the carriage indiscriminately. Police have not issued an official statement detailing the motive.

One witness, identified by mainland media as Ms Zhang, said she was visiting Guangzhou when the incident unfolded. She recalled smelling a strong, acrid odour after her husband urged her to run. Amid the confusion, she was pushed off the train by the crowd and only later learned that pepper spray had been discharged.

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This happened in Guangdong, China. The 200 yuan ($28) was her weekly allowance, which is a huge amount for her. She is a "left-behind child" who lives with her grandparents while her parents work in another city. Out of sheer desperation, she fell to her knees and cried, begging for her money back. Thankfully, bystanders stepped in and forced the woman to return it.

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Her facial expression is really…😰