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Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after Surrey University staff member shot with crossbow

Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after Surrey University staff member shot with crossbow

Summary

A 21-year-old man named Almunthir Daqamah has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a University of Surrey staff member with a crossbow. The victim is in stable condition, and police say the incident is not linked to terrorism.

Key Facts

  • Almunthir Daqamah, 21, a Saudi national and former student, was charged with attempted murder and other offenses including possession of drugs and weapons.
  • The victim is a campus safety officer in his 50s who is now stable in hospital.
  • The attack happened at the University of Surrey’s student village in Guildford at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
  • Police are not treating the attack as related to terrorism and are not searching for other suspects.
  • Daqamah is in custody and will appear in court on Friday.
  • The university praised its campus safety team for their quick and professional response.
  • Students described feeling shaken and terrified after the attack.
  • Police asked the public not to spread rumors that could affect the investigation.
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