Zhuhai car attack: China tightens security as leaders look for ‘risks and dangers’
Police presence has been ramped up so people ‘feel safer’ after Monday night’s attack, official says
An investigation is under way and authorities are looking for officials to hold accountable for the attack, according to one Guangdong official. They said security had been tightened, especially in crowded areas.
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“We have mobilised a lot more police officers from other cities to Zhuhai,” the Guangdong official said. “The priority is very clear – we need to let people see the police presence so that they feel safer.”
A second official, from Guangzhou, said the authorities were also trying to prevent similar cases from happening in response to a call from the Chinese leader to do so.
“This is a top priority now, given the horrible incident in Zhuhai,” the Guangzhou official said. “The attacker in Zhuhai is said to have had relationship difficulties, so our task now is to identify other residents experiencing similar difficulties and to offer them assistance. We hope to make sure there are no copycats.”
Another Guangdong official also said it was important for people to feel safe in the wake of the attack.
