Eight people have now been confirmed dead in Longyan, Fujian province, after a knife-wielding man hijacked a public bus and used it to run down pedestrians and smaller vehicles on Tuesday. As of Wednesday afternoon, a total of 25 people were reported injured in the attack.

A 48-year-old man surnamed Qiu was apprehended by police on Tuesday. According to The Paper, he had long harbored a grudge against local authorities. (Image: The Paper)

This is a developing story; it will be updated as more information becomes available.