One dead and another seriously injured after ‘axe-wielding’ man, 22, launches horror attack at Warsaw University

A man armed with an axe fatally attacked an individual during a violent outburst at a university in Poland.

Another person was severely injured and had to be rushed to the hospital after the terrifying incident at Warsaw University.

Polish police officers at a secured area.
Polish police secure an area at the Warsaw University campusCredit: Reuters
Polish police officer at Warsaw University after an axe attack.
A cordon was put in place around the campusCredit: Reuters
Police cars outside Warsaw University at night.
Police remained in place after night fellCredit: Reuters

Authorities confirmed the apprehension of a 22-year-old Polish suspect in connection with the attack.

He reportedly walked onto the campus brandishing the axe at around 16:40 UK time.

Private broadcaster Polsat News reported that a severed head had been recovered alongside the axe.

A spokesperson said that the person who died was a female administrator who worked at the university.

They refused to comment on the reports of a severed head.

He added that a security guard was injured and rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

The attacker entered through the university’s lecture theatre, he said.

Warsaw Police said: “Police have detained a man who entered the University of Warsaw campus.

“One person died, another was taken to hospital with injuries,” in a post on X.

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