A 21-year-old former student has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey's Manor Park student village in Guildford.
The victim, a member of the university's campus safety team in his 50s, was seriously injured and is being treated at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:50 am on Thursday.
The suspect, a Saudi national, was detained shortly after the incident. Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen stated that police are not looking for anyone else and are working closely with the university to establish the circumstances of the assault.
The university confirmed that a campus safety team member was seriously injured and is receiving medical care. The campus remains open with a significant police presence.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Surrey Police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
