Two dead in knife attack at primary school in China
At least 10 people were injured in the aftermath of the event. The suspect, 45, has already been arrested by the authorities.
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Two people have been killed and 10 others injured in a knife attack at a primary school in the southern Chinese city of Guixi, Jiangxi province.
The attack happened at around midday (04:00 GMT), according to police, reports the BBC.
It is believed to have been carried out by a 45-year-old woman using a knife.
The suspect has been detained by authorities for the "heinous crime", according to a statement from the local police force on social media.
The victims are reported to be "several students", according to local media.
The Xinhua news agency added that the injured were being treated in hospital. Six of the victims suffered minor injuries while trying to stop the attack.
The woman's motive, identified only by her surname Pan, is not yet known and an investigation is under way.
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