Guangxi Knife Attack Leaves 7 Injured, Suspect Apprehended

A knife attack in Luchuan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, left two civilians and five police officers injured on Friday morning, according to a police report cited by CCTV News. The suspect was apprehended at the scene.

The Incident

The attack occurred on the morning of May 22 on Jianshe East Road in Wushi Town, Luchuan County. The suspect, identified only by the surname Wen, a 30-year-old male, stabbed two civilians before police officers intervened. During the confrontation to stop the attack, five police officers sustained injuries. All seven injured individuals were transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

Police Response

According to the Luchuan County Public Security Bureau, which issued the initial report via its official “Luchuan Public Security” WeChat account, officers apprehended the suspect at the scene. The China News Service also reported the incident, confirming the same details from the police statement.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities have stated that the case remains under active investigation. As of the time of reporting, no motive for the attack has been disclosed, and the identities and current medical conditions of the victims have not been made public. The suspect’s background, criminal history, and possible mental health status also remain unknown.

Context

Knife attacks are a recurring public safety concern in China, with several high-profile incidents occurring in recent years. Local authorities typically respond swiftly to such events, as demonstrated in this case where the suspect was apprehended at the scene and all injured were promptly taken for medical care.

The Luchuan County Public Security Bureau used its official WeChat account to release the initial police report — a standard practice for Chinese local police departments — before the information was picked up and disseminated by national state media outlets.