Five people, including three minors, were wounded in a knife attack in the Chinese capital Beijing, reported “Reuters”, referring to information from state television and local police, quoted by BTA.
The attack took place around 15:20 local time, and the detained suspect is a 50-year-old man surnamed Tan. The injured were taken to hospital and, according to the investigators, none of them are in danger of life.
According to data on social networks, the incident happened near the entrance of one of the most prestigious schools in Beijing. However, this information has not yet been officially confirmed by the police or state television, and the school has not commented on the case.
The seriousness of knife attacks in China's major cities is increasing and provoking public concerns about the safety of public places. Among the victims of such incidents are foreigners, such as a Japanese student who was fatally injured outside a school in Shenzhen. China, which is seeking to attract more foreign tourists and improve its image in the world, faces the challenge of improving the security of its citizens and guests.