Tragic Axe Attack at University of Warsaw Claims Life and Injures Security Personnel

Sun Jun 22 2025 09:20:43 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tragic Axe Attack at University of Warsaw Claims Life and Injures Security Personnel

A horrifying incident at the University of Warsaw leaves one woman dead and a man injured, with a 22-year-old suspect in custody.


In a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, an axe attack at the University of Warsaw resulted in the death of a female university staff member and left a male security officer severely injured. Polish authorities have arrested a 22-year-old male suspect linked to the attack, which the university has described as a "huge tragedy." The motives behind the violent act remain unclear.

The attack reportedly took place at approximately 18:40 local time when the perpetrator entered the campus. Eyewitness reports indicate that he made his way into an auditorium, where the assault occurred, although specific details remain sparse at this time. The university community has been left reeling from the event, and the rector expressed profound sorrow and sympathy towards the victims' families. In response to the tragedy, May 8 will be observed as a day of mourning at the institution.

Preliminary reports suggest that the assailant was a third-year law student at the university, adding to the shock and disbelief felt by students and faculty alike. As police cordoned off the auditorium and began their investigation, the broader implications of this incident are resonating across the nation, prompting discussions about safety and mental health within academic environments.

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