Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jun 5
Former Surrey Student Charged With Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack on 50s Staffer
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jun 5

Former Surrey Student Charged With Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack on 50s Staffer

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 5

Summary

  • Almunthir Daqamah, 21, was charged with attempted murder after a University of Surrey staff member was shot with a crossbow at Manor Park Student Village in Guildford.
  • Police also charged the former student with possession of an offensive weapon, two counts of possessing a bladed article and possession of Class B drugs.
  • The campus safety officer, a man in his 50s, remained in stable condition in hospital after Thursday's attack.
  • Daqamah was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court, while Surrey Police said they are not seeking anyone else and see no sign of a terror motive.

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