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One Dead, Two Injured After Brutal Axe Attack on University of Warsaw Campus, Suspect in Custody
Warsaw, Poland — A deadly act of violence unfolded Friday on the campus of the University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski), where a 22-year-old man armed with an axe launched an unprovoked attack on individuals within the university premises.
According to Polish authorities, the suspect—identified as a Polish citizen—entered the campus and proceeded to assault staff members in a brutal manner.
One female victim was fatally wounded during the attack and pronounced dead at the scene.
A university security guard sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
A third individual also suffered injuries, though the extent of their condition has not been fully disclosed.
Police responded swiftly and successfully apprehended the suspect.
He is currently in custody, and investigators remain at the scene collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses.
Emergency services confirmed the incident and stated: “Police have detained a man who entered the University of Warsaw campus. He turned out to be a 22-year-old Polish citizen. One person has died, and another has been hospitalized with injuries.”
The motive behind the attack remains unclear at this stage.
Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, and the investigation is ongoing.
The University of Warsaw has expressed deep shock and is cooperating fully with law enforcement.
Additional security measures have been implemented on campus, and counseling services are being made available to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Officials urge the public to avoid speculation while the investigation proceeds and ask anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
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Counter-Terrorism Police Identify Suspect in Manchester Synagogue Attack as 35-year-old Jihad al Shamie
Manchester, UK – Counter-terrorism police have formally identified the man responsible for today’s deadly attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester as Jihad al Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.
Al Shamie was shot and killed by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) after he rammed his car into worshippers and began stabbing individuals gathered for Yom Kippur services.
Authorities confirmed that two people were killed and several others injured, including a synagogue security guard. Four victims are being treated for injuries caused by both the vehicle collision and stab wounds.
According to initial reports from the Press Association, al Shamie’s name does not currently appear in existing police or security service counter-terrorism records, and he was not under active investigation prior to the attack. Further database checks are ongoing to determine whether his details appear in any other historical inquiries.
Earlier in the day, GMP stated that the attacker’s identity was known to them but could not be publicly confirmed at the time due to “safety reasons at the scene.” Bomb disposal units had been deployed because of suspicious items found on the suspect’s body, including a possible explosive device.
09:31 BST – GMP received reports of a car ramming into congregants outside the synagogue in the Crumpsall area of Manchester, approximately four miles from the city centre.
The attacker exited the vehicle armed with a knife and assaulted multiple victims before being confronted by firearms officers.
Dramatic video footage from bystanders shows police aiming weapons at the suspect, who was on the ground, before he attempted to rise. Officers fired additional shots, fatally wounding him.
In the same footage, another individual can be seen lying near the synagogue gates in a pool of blood, while police shouted warnings about a potential bomb.
The incident has been declared a major terrorist incident. GMP confirmed that the “immediate danger appears to be over,” but the area remains sealed off while forensic officers, counter-terrorism investigators, and explosives experts conduct searches.
Political and community leaders have strongly condemned the attack:
- Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, described it as “an outrageous attack on the Jewish community on their holiest day – vile and disgusting.”
- Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told BBC Radio Manchester it is “believed” the suspect is dead, though formal confirmation is pending, and reassured residents that the immediate threat has been contained.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla issued a statement expressing that they were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the assault, adding: “Especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this appalling incident, and we greatly appreciate the swift actions of the emergency services.”
Counter-terrorism detectives are working to establish al Shamie’s background, potential motives, and whether he had any connections to extremist groups. Officials stressed that at this stage, he is believed to have acted alone.
GMP and national security agencies remain on high alert and have urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid the affected area, and report any suspicious activity immediately.