In a tragic incident on Saturday evening, eight individuals lost their lives and 17 others sustained injuries following a stabbing at a vocational school in Yixing, a city located in eastern China. Local authorities reported that this assault took place at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology around 6:30 PM local time.

According to the police, the assailant has been identified as Xu, a 21-year-old former student of the institution, who was apprehended at the scene of the crime. Investigations revealed that Xu had not passed his final exams, resulting in his inability to secure a graduation certificate. Furthermore, he expressed frustration regarding his compensation during an internship.

This stabbing incident marks the second violent event in just one week. Earlier, a man drove his vehicle into a crowd at a sports venue in the southern town of Zhuhai, leading to the deaths of 35 people and injuries to 43 others.

The situation has raised concerns regarding safety in public spaces, as these two attacks highlight a troubling trend of violence in the country. Authorities are likely to undertake measures to enhance security in educational and recreational facilities to prevent further tragedies.

As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of such senseless violence, mourning those who were killed and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Local police are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the attack, while also providing support to the victims’ families during this difficult time.