People injured in $10,000 give-away stampede

A number of people were injured at a Florida shopping centre after the so-called Money Man threw $10,000 (€8,800) into the air.

Twelve people were hurt in the scramble for the cash at the Bay Walk shopping and entertainment centre in St. Petersburg.

Six of the injured were taken to hospital, with the most serious injury being a suspected broken arm.

The money, in $2 bills, was fired into the air by a small "cash cannon" used by real estate investor, Kevin Shelton.

Shelton said he didn't intend for people to get injured. He began giving out the money two years ago as a way to brighten people's day and spark generosity in others.