A shocking attack in Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei, has left several people injured. A man threw smoke devices at the main subway station, causing chaos as people fled.
According to local reports, the man then took the subway to another stop, where he continued his attack by throwing more smoke devices on the street. He also had a knife and used it to threaten people, before running into a shop.
Taipei’s Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that at least nine people were hurt, with four in serious condition. One person who was attacked suffered a cardiac arrest before even reaching the hospital, while another suffered breathing problems due to the smoke.
The suspect is reported to have jumped from a building to avoid being caught by the police. He was later declared dead at a local hospital.
Premier Cho Jung-tai has said that an investigation is underway to find out why the man did this. He has also asked the police to increase security at train and subway stations across Taiwan to keep people safe.
