On 7 May 2025, a 22-year-old law student attacked staff members with an axe at the University of Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland. A 53-year-old female porter was killed, and a 39-year-old security guard who intervened was seriously injured.[1][2]
The suspect, a second-year law student at the university,[3] was detained at the scene by police. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.[4]
Attack
On the morning of 7 May 2025, at around 9:30 a.m. CEST, a 22-year-old law student entered the University of Warsaw’s historic central campus armed with an axe.[1]
According to witnesses, the assailant first attacked a 53-year-old female porter near the entrance of the university building. She was struck multiple times and died at the scene from her injuries.[2]
A 39-year-old security guard attempted to intervene and was attacked by the perpetrator. The guard sustained serious head and upper-body injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition.[4] He later stabilized and was discharged from hospital to continue his recovery at home.[5]
Police arrived quickly at the scene and apprehended the attacker without further casualties.[1] University authorities evacuated nearby buildings and suspended classes for the remainder of the day.[3]
The University of Warsaw declared three days of mourning following the attack, lowering flags to half-mast and cancelling academic events.[3] A funeral was held for the slain employee on 13 May 2025, attended by university staff, students, and government representatives.[5]
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