At least two people were killed and several were injured when a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei on Friday, before he fell to his death from a building during a police chase, local officials said.

The man had reportedly let off smoke bombs at Taipei's main train station, and then ⁠ran to a nearby subway station in a busy shopping district, attacking people on the way.

Authorities said the deceased suspected attacker had a prior criminal record, adding that an investigation will be launched to look into his background and motives. (Agencies)