BEIJING — The death toll has risen to 11 with another 44 people hospitalized after a man allegedly drove an SUV deliberately into a crowd in central China before jumping out and attacking victims with a dagger and shovel, local authorities said Thursday. Tuesday night’s attack happened in a public square where Chinese typically gather to dance in groups or enjoy the cool evening breezes. China has experienced violent attacks in public places in recent years, including bombings and arson of buses and buildings. Police blamed the attack on Uighur extremists inspired by jihadi ideology. However, in June, a man used a kitchen knife to attack three boys and a mother near a school in Shanghai, killing two of the children.

Source: National Post September 13, 2018 05:26 UTC