Eleven Hurt In Jiangxi Knife Attack
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2019-02-21 HKT 12:35
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A man with a history of mental illness wounded 11 people with a knife after attacking random pedestrians in Jiangxi province, authorities said on Thursday.
The suspect, a 33-year-old man named Guo Kaibin, was already in police custody, according to a social media notice posted by police in the city of Ji'an.
Citing Guo's family, local authorities said that the attacker had a history of mental illness.
While none of the injuries were life-threatening, those attacked included auxiliary police and students.
Victims were receiving medical treatment and an investigation was underway, said local police. (AFP)
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