An attack on a kindergarten killed six people and injured another on Monday, July 10, in Lianjiang, southern China, a spokeswoman for the municipality said.
Among the seven victims “A teacher, two parents, three students (…) and a suspect were arrested”It added, without being immediately able to give details of the age or identity of the victims or the type of weapon used.
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Increased stabbing attacks
The attack took place around 7:40 a.m. local time (12:40 a.m. Paris time) in the city of Lianjiang, located in Guangdong province, according to the state-backed media, China News Network.
China prohibits its citizens from owning firearms. But stabbing attacks have increased in recent years in the country.
Deadly attacks specifically targeting schools have occurred across the country, prompting authorities to tighten security around schools.
