The death toll has risen to three after a knife-wielding man attempted to rob a bus in central China’s Henan Province Monday afternoon. All three victims are juveniles.
Photo taken with a mobile phone shows a bus which is cordoned off after a robbery incident happened in Anyang City, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 19, 2013. [Xinhua] |
The incident happened at about 3 p.m. in Anyang City. The bus was heading to Beiguo Township from the city. 15 of the 33 passengers onboard were attacked. The Anyang municipal public security bureau has said two people died on the way to the hospital and one died after arriving. More than 400 policemen are hunting the robber, who fled after the attack.