Vancouver: Murder charges have been filed against a suspect involved in a car ramming attack that killed 11 people, aged five to 65, at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.

Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder by the British Columbia Prosecution Service. More charges could follow.

The police have revealed that the suspect has a history of mental health issues. Lo was arrested after a black Audi SUV entered the street just after 8 pm on Saturday, striking festival attendees at the Lapu Lapu Day event.

Dozens injured

In addition to the fatalities, dozens of people were injured in the attack.

With AP inputs