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Man Charged with Attempted Murder After University Staff Member Shot with Crossbow
Police say the victim remains stable in hospital as investigators rule out terrorism and charge a former student with attempted murder.
- On Thursday, 21-year-old former student Almunthir Daqamah allegedly shot a campus safety officer with a crossbow at the University of Surrey's Manor Park Student Village in Guildford. Surrey Police charged him with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses.
- The victim, a man in his 50s, remains in stable condition at a hospital. Daqamah was remanded in custody and appeared at Guildford Magistrates Court on Friday morning to face charges.
- Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen stated there is no evidence the incident was terror-related and police are not seeking other suspects. Officers continue working with the University to preserve the investigation's integrity.
- First-Year law student Hiya Biswas described the injured officer as "very bubbly, smiley," adding that students were "very shaken" by the "terrifying" event occurring so close to campus.
- University officials expressed relief at the victim's stable condition and praised their Campus Safety team for responding with professionalism. Police asked the public to refrain from online speculation to preserve investigation integrity.
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Man charged after staff member shot with crossbow at student village
Saudi national Almunthir Daqamah, 21, has been charged with attempted murder. A man has been charged with attempted murder after a staff member was shot with a crossbow at a student village in Surrey. Saudi national Almunthir Daqamah, 21, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon, two counts of possession of a bladed article and possession of Class B drugs, Surrey Police said. Officers were called to reports of a …
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