At least one dead and another 19 wounded after a 48-year-old man armed with a knife attacked pedestrians in southeast China's Fujian Province on Monday.

The attack happened at around 9:30 p.m. on PuShang Avenue of Fuzhou City. The suspect jumped into a river following the attack.

Primary investigations revealed that the suspect had personal disputes with his ex-wife before committing the attack.

One injured person is in a serious condition, the other 18 have received treatment.

Police are now searching for the suspect.