Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
9h ago

Axe Attack at Warsaw Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

A 22-year-old Polish man has been detained following the attack, as investigations continue into the motive and circumstances.

Image
Image
Police in Warsaw, Poland, were holding a man on suspicion of murder after an axe attack on the campus of the University of Warsaw on Wednesday night in which a female employee was killed and a security guard was seriously injured. File Photo by Polish Police/UPI

Overview

  • The attack occurred on May 7 at around 6:40 PM local time in an auditorium on the University of Warsaw campus.
  • A female administrative staff member was killed, and a security guard was critically injured and hospitalized.
  • The suspect, a 22-year-old Polish citizen, was arrested at the scene by police and remains in custody.
  • The University of Warsaw has declared May 8 a day of mourning, with the rector expressing condolences to the victims' families.
  • Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances, while unverified media claims about severed body parts and the suspect's student status remain under review.