A 21-year-old individual has been taken into custody for potential attempted murder following an incident where a man was allegedly shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey.
The assault occurred at Manor Park Student Village in Guildford around 10am today, as confirmed by the police. The victim, a man in his 50s, is currently hospitalized in a critical state.
The suspect, identified as a former student of the university, is under arrest. There is a noticeable presence of emergency services at the location.
Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen stated, “I understand that this event may raise concerns within our local communities, but I can confirm that there is no search for additional suspects in connection with this incident. We are collaborating closely with the university as our investigation advances.”
“The suspect was apprehended promptly at the scene after the incident, and an inquiry is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack,” Groenen added.
The injured victim remains in a serious condition in the hospital, with their family informed and receiving support from law enforcement.
A spokesperson from the University of Surrey mentioned, “An incident took place on our Manor Park campus around 9.50am this morning. The police intervened, leading to an arrest.”
“A member of our campus safety team sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Authorities are not seeking any other individuals related to this occurrence,” the spokesperson added.
Surrey Police is spearheading the investigation, with full cooperation from the university.
Authorities have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses relevant information to come forward to assist with the inquiry. Individuals can reach out to the police through direct message, referencing PR/45260065706, using the 24/7 live chat service on the Surrey Police website.
Alternatively, updates or information can be provided using the online form on the police website or by contacting the non-emergency number, 101. For those wishing to remain anonymous, they can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or submit information via their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
