Former Student Arrested After Crossbow Attack on Surrey

A 21-year-old former student has been arrested after a member of a university’s campus safety team was shot with a crossbow in a serious assault on Thursday morning. The victim, a man in his 50s, suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a major London hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. at the Manor Park Student Village on the University of Surrey campus in Guildford. Surrey Police stated that officers responded to reports of a serious assault and detained a suspect at the scene. The arrested individual, a Saudi national described as a former student of the university, is being held on suspicion of attempted murder.

Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen of Surrey Police addressed community concerns, stating that authorities are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. He confirmed the investigation is ongoing and that police are working closely with the university. The suspect was detained shortly after the attack, according to police.

A significant emergency services presence remained at the scene for much of the day, though access to the nearby Royal Surrey County Hospital was reported to...