South China car attack suspect still in coma, Zhuhai authorities say

The suspect, a 62-year-old man surnamed Fan, remains in a stable condition in hospital after he tried to slit his throat following Monday’s attack in Zhuhai, the city government told the Post.

Police have now arrested Fan, triggering a formal legal process, state news agency Xinhua reported.

There were five days between Fan’s detention and formal approval for his arrest – a relatively fast pace under Chinese criminal procedure.

He is accused of killing 35 people and injuring 43 others after an SUV plowed into a crowd of people exercising at a local sports stadium.

Police have previously said he may have been motivated by his anger over a recent divorce settlement.