Mass Stabbing
In short
A mass stabbing is a violent incident where a single person uses a sharp object to attack and injure or kill multiple people.
In plain words
It is a crime where someone uses a knife or another pointy tool to hurt many people at once. The attacker uses the weapon to pierce the skin and cause deep wounds.
A simple example
An attacker enters a crowded shopping centre using a large kitchen knife to strike several different people.
Why it matters
These events cause widespread fear in public spaces and require urgent changes to security and laws. They often lead to debates about how easy it is to carry dangerous blades.
Easy to mix up
It is often confused with a mass shooting, which involves firearms rather than blades.