A 35-year-old man was detained after attacking several women with knives on Monday afternoon, outside a restaurant in the vicinity of University City in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. According to investigators, the targets were randomly selected and all victims were women. Two of them ended up with blades stuck in their faces. Around 5:20 PM, Guangzhou police received a report that a man was attacking people with a knife outside a hotpot restaurant. The incident generated strong images that were shared on social media.
Incidents
Man stabs women in series and targets victims' eyes; STRONG IMAGES
extra15 September 2026 at 14:02
Why this matters
This incident represents a violent and apparently misogynistic attack against women in a public space, with randomly selected targets and a disturbing method aimed at causing permanent harm to the victims. Residents and frequent visitors of the Guangzhou area around University City need to be aware of this case when circulating through restaurants and public areas.
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