Europe EditionPolish police say one killed in axe attack at Warsaw University
- A 22-year-old Polish man attacked people with an axe on May 7, 2025, at the University of Warsaw campus, killing a female staff member and injuring a security guard.
- The attacker entered a university auditorium around 6:40 p.m. Local time, but authorities have not disclosed a motive for the incident.
- Authorities apprehended the suspect soon after the incident, while the wounded security officer was rushed to the hospital in a serious state; meanwhile, the university conveyed its profound grief over the event.
- The university rector called the event a "huge tragedy," announced May 8 as a day of mourning, and conveyed sympathy to the victims' families.
- According to reports, the assailant was a 22-year-old student in their third year of law studies, and the incident has deeply affected the university community, leading to increased security and ongoing investigations.
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