In a grim incident that unfolded at the University of Warsaw on Wednesday evening, a woman was murdered and a university guard seriously injured during an axe attack. The victim, identified as a 53-year-old porter, succumbed to her injuries shortly after the assault, while a 39-year-old security officer who intervened was hospitalized due to severe injuries. The assailant, a 22-year-old Polish male law student with no known ties to the city, was apprehended shortly after the attack, with authorities stating that his motives remain unclear.
University rector Alojzy Nowak expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing the collective shock within the academic community as classes were suspended and a day of mourning was declared. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar, who was present at the university for a panel discussion nearby, commended the rapid response of his state protection officers, specifically highlighting the bravery of one officer who rushed to assist the guard during the chaos.
The brutal nature of the attack prompted Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski to condemn the incident, labeling it a "macabre crime." He called for strict penalties for the attacker, stressing the need for accountability in response to such brutality.
In light of the incident, the university's traditional music festival, Juwenalia, scheduled for the upcoming weekend, has been canceled as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy. The attack has forced discussions on safety within educational institutions, and many are calling for enhanced security measures in the wake of such violence.
University rector Alojzy Nowak expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing the collective shock within the academic community as classes were suspended and a day of mourning was declared. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar, who was present at the university for a panel discussion nearby, commended the rapid response of his state protection officers, specifically highlighting the bravery of one officer who rushed to assist the guard during the chaos.
The brutal nature of the attack prompted Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski to condemn the incident, labeling it a "macabre crime." He called for strict penalties for the attacker, stressing the need for accountability in response to such brutality.
In light of the incident, the university's traditional music festival, Juwenalia, scheduled for the upcoming weekend, has been canceled as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy. The attack has forced discussions on safety within educational institutions, and many are calling for enhanced security measures in the wake of such violence.
