Man arrested after 20 children injured in Chinese primary school attack

An attack in Beijing's Xicheng district killed 20 children.  (english.bjxch.gov.cn)

BEIJING – Chinese authorities say a male attacker has wounded 20 children inside a Beijing primary school.

The Xicheng district government posted on its social media account Tuesday that three of the children had serious but non-life-threatening injuries. All the children are receiving hospital treatment.

The government said the suspect had been apprehended at the scene and an investigation has been launched.