The deadly gun and knife attack occurred in northeast Thailand

At least 30 people were killed in a gun and knife attack at a children’s center in northeast Thailand on Thursday, local police said.

The massacre occurred in Nong Bua Lamphu Province, with local media saying young children and their parents were among the victims.

A man shot and stabbed people inside the facility before fleeing the scene, and a manhunt is now underway.

Police are warning that the suspect is armed and dangerous. Thai media have identified him as a former police officer who was recently released from service.