One individual has reportedly died and 12 others had been injured in South Korea after a person drove a automobile onto a pavement and rammed pedestrians, earlier than he acquired out and stabbed individuals in a purchasing centre.

Four of the victims had been hit by the automobile close to a subway station within the commuter city of Seongnam, about 12 miles (20km) south of the capital Seoul.

A white Kia hatchback with a damaged entrance window and ruptured entrance tyre might be seen on a pavement close to the station.

Nine victims had been knifed and photos from the scene additionally confirmed forensic officers inspecting AK Plaza, the place the stabbings came about.

A person in his 60s died within the assault, Newsis information company reported.

Police stated 12 individuals had been taken to hospital, however officers didn't verify the situation of the wounded nor whether or not the individual killed was stabbed or run over.

Officers have been questioning an unidentified man suspect in his 20s who was arrested on the scene, stated police spokesman Yoon Sung-hyun.

National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoon Hee-keun stated Thursday's assault was "virtually an act of terrorism".

Authorities haven't stated what the motive was for the assault.

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The National Police Agency met regional police chiefs to debate methods to take care of stabbings and different assaults in opposition to random targets.

Officials are contemplating growing nighttime patrols in leisure districts and different crowded areas and stepping up CCTV surveillance, based on the company.

It comes simply days after a person stabbed no less than 4 pedestrians on a avenue within the capital, Seoul, killing one individual.

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