Three hurt, suspect killed in explosive attack at China police station

Beijing, Mar 28: Three people were injured and the suspect killed in an arson and homemade explosive attack on a police station in northeastern China on Thursday, local authorities said.

The attacker set fire to the Shenyang Public Security Bureau's traffic police department at about 1:50 pm (0550 GMT) before setting off an explosive device, the bureau said in a statement.

According to South China Morning Post, the bomber died in the blast, while the three wounded were taken to hospital where they were in a stable condition, the statement said.

Pictures and video footage shared on social media show the building engulfed in thick smoke and several of its first-floor windows smashed.

PTI