AN AXE-wielding attacker killed a man when he went on a “brutal” rampage at a university in Poland.
Another victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after the horror at Warsaw University.
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Police said they arrested a 22-year-old Polish man following the incident.
He reportedly walked onto the campus brandishing the axe at around 17:40 Polish 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.
In a statement, the University of Warsaw said: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Today in the afternoon the University of Warsaw Community was struck by a huge tragedy. Our colleague, a UW employee, was brutally murdered.
“The perpetrator was arrested. We express our great sorrow and sympathy to the family and loved ones.
“A university guard was also seriously injured. Due to the current situation, I am declaring tomorrow, May 8, 2025, a day of mourning at the University of Warsaw.
“On behalf of the entire University of Warsaw community. Rector and College of Rectors of the University of Warsaw.”
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