Arrest Made After Crossbow Attack on University of Surrey Staff Member

A 21-year-old individual has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident where a university staff member was struck by a crossbow. The event occurred at the Manor Park Student Village in Guildford, where officers received reports of a man in his 50s being shot around 10:00 BST on Thursday.

Surrey Police confirmed that the suspect, identified as a former student, was detained at the scene shortly after the attack and remains in custody. Ch Supt Jon Groenen stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the assault.

“The suspect was detained at the scene shortly after the incident,” Ch Supt Groenen said. “An investigation is now under way to establish the circumstances of the assault. I appreciate that this incident will cause concern amongst our local communities. We are working closely with the university as our investigation progresses.”

The University of Surrey announced that a member of its campus safety team sustained serious injuries in the shooting. The victim was transported to the hospital, and police noted that a “significant emergency services presence” remained at the location following the event.

In a statement, the university expressed that it is providing its “full support” to law enforcement and confirmed that the campus remains open and operational. Surrey Police added that the victim’s next of kin have been notified and are receiving support from officers.

Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-04 15:48:01 UTC