A suspect in the killing of a family of seven was arrested on Friday in Central China's Henan Province, according local police.

Police in Huaiyang County were informed of a killing spree in Shuangzhong village, Wangjia Township at around 2:21 am, according to their statement.

The man, Guo, is suspected of strangling his wife, 34, in a family dispute, then killing their son, aged 10, daughter, 4, as well as his wife's parents, sister and her son.

Guo was arrested and candidly confessed his crime.

An investigation is underway.