This incident comes on the heels of another devastating incident in Zhuhai, southern China, earlier in the week.

A tragic stabbing incident took place on Saturday evening in Wuxi, a city in eastern China, leaving eight people dead and 17 injured. Police confirmed the perpetrator was a 21-year-old student, but details regarding the cause or circumstances of the incident are still being investigated.

This incident comes on the heels of another devastating incident in Zhuhai, southern China, earlier in the week.

35 people died and 43 people were injured when a car crashed into a crowd in front of a sports centre. Both tragedies sent shockwaves across the country, raising concerns about public safety and the frequency of such violence.

(Further updates are expected as authorities continue their investigation into these incidents.)