New Zealand restaurants attacked by axe-wielding maniac, multiple injuries reported.

A man armed with an axe attacked diners at random at three neighboring Chinese restaurants in New Zealand, leaving four people hospitalized. The police arrested a 24-year-old suspect at the scene and charged him with wounding and intending to cause grievous bodily harm. The motive for the attack is unknown. The suspect acted alone, and police expect to file more charges. The restaurants are part of a cluster of low-cost options reminiscent of Chinese street food offerings.