Surrey news: University plunged into terror as Saudi ex-student 'shoots man with crossbow'
A 21-year-old Saudi national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 50s was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey.Officers from Surrey Police were called to reports of a man being shot with the weapon at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at 10am on Thursday.According to the force, the suspect is a former student at the university and remains in custody, with the victim in a "serious condition" at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.A "significant emergency services presence" remains in place at the scene.Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: “I appreciate that this incident will cause concern amongst our local communities, and I can reassure that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident. "We are working closely with the university as our investigation progresses.“The suspect was detained at the scene shortly after the incident and an investigation is now underway to establish the circumstances of the assault.“The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital and his next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers.”A Saudi ex-student 'shot a man with a crossbow' at Surrey University | UNIVERSITY OF SURREYA spokesman for the University of Surrey said: “At approximately 9.50am this morning, an incident took place on our Manor Park campus.“Police attended and a man was arrested. A member of our campus safety team was seriously injured and is receiving medical care.“The police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Surrey Police are leading the investigation and we are giving them our full support."The university confirmed the campus is fully open and operational.The police have urged witnesses or anyone with information that could help their investigation to come forward.They asked anyone with information to get in touch quoting reference PR/45260065706, via a 24/7 live chat service available through the police website, or an online form.Alternatively, witnesses can call on the non-emergency number, 101Those that prefer to give information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
