Man held after China killing spree

A man suspected of killing 10 people, including his wife, father and son, has been captured by police in north-east China.

A man suspected of killing 10 people, including his wife, father and son, has been captured by police in north-east China.

Ten bodies were found at a bathhouse and car wash in Anshan city in Liaoning province. The suspect, 33-year-old Zhou Yuxin, owns both businesses.

The official Xinhua News Agency quoted police as saying they captured Zhou about 60 miles (100 kilometres) from the scene.

The other victims were a female bathhouse worker, three family members of Zhou’s landlord and three car wash workers.

Police said extramarital affairs were the possible motive. No other details were given.

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