Surrey Police are investigating after a man was shot with a crossbow at a student accommodation site in Guildford on Thursday morning. The incident took place at Manor Park Student Village, which provides accommodation for students attending the University of Surrey.
Officers were called to the scene following reports of the shooting. Details regarding the man's condition or the full circumstances surrounding the attack have not yet been released by the authorities. The area is understood to have been secured as police conduct their initial enquiries.
Manor Park Student Village is located a short distance from the main University of Surrey campus and houses a significant number of students. Such an incident on a university campus, particularly involving a weapon like a crossbow, is highly unusual and will likely cause concern among the student body, staff, and local residents.
The university has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident, but it is anticipated that they will be cooperating fully with the police investigation. The safety and security of students and staff is paramount, and this event will undoubtedly lead to a review of security measures at the student village and across the wider campus.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with their investigation. The motive behind the attack remains unclear at this early stage, and it is not known whether the victim is a student or affiliated with the university.
Source: Surrey Police