The attack took place ahead of China's National Day. (AFP File Photo)

3 dead, 15 injured after man goes on stabbing spree in Shanghai Walmart

At least three people were killed, and 15 others were injured after a man went on a stabbing spree at a supermarket in Shanghai ahead of China's National Day.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Cops say 37-year-old suspect came to Shanghai to 'vent anger due to dispute'
  • Incident came a day before China's week-long National Day holiday
  • Police confirms detention of suspect

At least three people were killed, and 15 others injured after a man went on a stabbing spree inside a Walmart store in Shanghai. The police have identified the suspect as a 37-year-old who came to the city to "vent his anger due to a personal financial dispute".

The incident on Monday night came on the eve of China's week-long National Day holiday, when tourism surges across the country.

The police confirmed on Tuesday that the suspect has been detained.