- Almunthir Daqamah, a 21-year-old former University of Surrey student, has been charged with attempted murder after a staff member was shot with a crossbow at Manor Park Student Village in Guildford.
- The incident took place around 10 am on Thursday, with Daqamah, a Saudi national, also facing charges for possession of an offensive weapon, two counts of possession of a bladed article, and possession of Class B drugs.
- The victim, a campus safety officer in his 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital, and police are providing support to his family.
- Daqamah has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.
- Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen stated that there is no suggestion the incident is terror-related and no other suspects are being sought, with police working closely with the university.
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