On the afternoon of the incident, local authorities in Guangzhou, China, responded to reports of a violent knife attack. According to an official statement from the Panyu district branch of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, emergency services were alerted at approximately 5:20 p.m. local time regarding multiple stabbings occurring in front of a hotpot restaurant located on Xiaoguwei Island.

Police confirmed that they successfully apprehended a male suspect shortly after the reports were received. The area, known as a university town district, was the site of the disruption. While official reports confirm that multiple people sustained injuries during the encounter, specific details regarding the total number of victims or the current condition of those injured have not been released by the authorities. The investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack is ongoing, and police have utilized social media channels to provide updates to the public. As of now, no further information regarding the suspect’s identity or potential prior history has been disclosed by law enforcement officials.