Surrey university plunged into terror as Saudi ex-student 'shoots man with crossbow'

A 21-year-old Saudi national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 50s was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey.

Officers from Surrey Police were called to reports of a man being shot with the weapon at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at 10am on Thursday.

According to the force, the suspect is a former student at the university and remains in custody, with the victim in a "serious condition" at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

A "significant emergency services presence" remains in place at the scene.

Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: “I appreciate that this incident will cause concern amongst our local communities, and I can reassure that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.

"We are working closely with the university as our investigation progresses.

“The suspect was detained at the scene shortly after the incident and an investigation is now underway to establish the circumstances of the assault.

“The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital and his next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers.”

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