A 53-year-old porter was killed while another guard was injured during the brutal assault by a law student.
Axe Attack Claims Life of University Staff Member in Warsaw
Axe Attack Claims Life of University Staff Member in Warsaw
A tragic incident occurs at the University of Warsaw as a staff member is fatally attacked.
The University of Warsaw was shaken by a tragic incident on Wednesday evening when a staff member was fatally attacked with an axe inside the main auditorium. The victim, identified as a 53-year-old porter, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. A security guard who attempted to intervene was left in serious condition following the confrontation.
Local law enforcement has taken a 22-year-old man into custody, identified as a law student at the university, although the reasons behind the assault have yet to be disclosed. The university, in a somber statement, labeled the event a "huge tragedy" and has declared a day of mourning throughout its campuses, resulting in the cancellation of classes on Thursday.
The attack unfolded around 18:40 local time as the assailant entered the university's Auditorium Maximum, known for hosting large gatherings and lectures. Eyewitness reports indicated chaos erupted immediately following the attack, with university officials and law enforcement scrambling to tend to the victims.
University rector Alojzy Nowak expressed condolences and deep sorrow for the victim’s family, emphasizing the shock felt by staff and students alike. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar, present at a nearby discussion panel, praised the bravery of an officer who rushed to aid the wounded guard and tackle the assailant.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski condemned the "macabre crime" and called for severe penalties against the perpetrator. The university's annual music festival, Juwenalia, scheduled for this weekend, has been canceled as a mark of respect for the victim and in light of the tragedy.
Local law enforcement has taken a 22-year-old man into custody, identified as a law student at the university, although the reasons behind the assault have yet to be disclosed. The university, in a somber statement, labeled the event a "huge tragedy" and has declared a day of mourning throughout its campuses, resulting in the cancellation of classes on Thursday.
The attack unfolded around 18:40 local time as the assailant entered the university's Auditorium Maximum, known for hosting large gatherings and lectures. Eyewitness reports indicated chaos erupted immediately following the attack, with university officials and law enforcement scrambling to tend to the victims.
University rector Alojzy Nowak expressed condolences and deep sorrow for the victim’s family, emphasizing the shock felt by staff and students alike. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar, present at a nearby discussion panel, praised the bravery of an officer who rushed to aid the wounded guard and tackle the assailant.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski condemned the "macabre crime" and called for severe penalties against the perpetrator. The university's annual music festival, Juwenalia, scheduled for this weekend, has been canceled as a mark of respect for the victim and in light of the tragedy.
