Law enforcement officials are investigating an apparent attack on the virtual reality center at Northeastern University after an employee was injured opening a package Tuesday evening.

The employee, who works at the VR center, suffered lacerations to his hands but was not seriously injured. Authorities told CNN that the package included a hard plastic case which “depressurized with the force of an explosion” after being opened. But contrary to earlier reports, the package did not include explosives or any detonation mechanism. Authorities also said the package was not delivered through the US postal service, and it remains unclear how it arrived at the lab.

The attack appears to be politically motivated by fear of VR technology, as it…

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