Taiwan: Police activity ongoing after three people injured in stabbing at Taichung City Hall Station May 21

Police investigations are ongoing into a stabbing incident at Taichung City Hall Station as of the afternoon of May 21. Reports indicate the perpetrator began stabbing train passengers around 11:17, injuring at least two people. Officials have arrested the perpetrator, who is also injured. The motive behind the incident is unclear.

Authorities have cordoned off and closed Taichung City Hall Station. Green Line train service between Wenxin Chongde Station and Taichung City Hall Station has been reduced to a single track; train delays and increased congestion are likely. Heightened security and transport disruptions will likely continue until authorities complete their investigation and give the all-clear.