US tourist is 'killed in Beijing'

BBC

A US tourist has been killed in central Beijing after being attacked by a Chinese man, officials have said.

The man attacked two tourists and their tour guide as they visited the capital's ancient Drum Tower monument, injuring the second tourist and guide.

The man then committed suicide by jumping off the second storey of the monument. No motive was given for the attack.

Officials have named the man as 47-year-old Tang Yongming, AP reports.

The city's municipal government said the attack happened at around midday local time on the first full day of Olympic competition.

China has deployed massive security in the city for the Olympics, with more than 150,000 police and other personnel on patrol across Beijing.

An estimated 450,000 foreigners are expected to visit Beijing for the games, which opened with a lavish ceremony on Friday evening.