Man in his 50s taken to hospital after crossbow shooting at University of Surrey accommodation
Police say the victim was taken to hospital in serious condition and no other suspects are being sought.
- On Thursday at 10am, a 21-year-old Saudi national was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 50s was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey's Manor Park Student Village in Guildford.
- The suspect, a former student at the university, was detained at the scene following the assault, while the victim remains in a "serious condition" at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
- Surrey Police Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen confirmed, "I can reassure that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident," as officers work closely with the university on the investigation.
- A University of Surrey spokesperson stated, "A member of our campus safety team was seriously injured and is receiving medical care," revealing the victim's role on campus.
- Witnesses or those with information should contact Surrey Police quoting reference PR/45260065706, or make anonymous reports to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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Saudi Student Arrested After Crossbow Shooting at University of Surrey
A 21-year-old Saudi national, a former student at the University of Surrey, was arrested on Thursday after allegedly using a crossbow to shoot a man on campus. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. at Manor Park Student Village in Guildford. The victim, a man in his 50s who worked for the university’s campus safety team, suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. He was airlifted to a major London hospital for treatment. Surrey Police said t…
Attempted murder arrest after staff member shot with crossbow at university
A man in his 50s, who works at the university, has been seriously injured. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a staff member was shot with a crossbow at a student village in Surrey. Officers were called to the scene at the University of Surrey’s Manor Park Student Village in Guildford at around 10am on Thursday, Surrey Police said. A man, in his 50s and a member of the university’s campus safety team, was …
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