A British teenager is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, that left six people dead and 16 injured.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed that Harry Marchant, 19, suffered a gunshot wound during the incident last weekend. His family said he is now stable and receiving ongoing hospital treatment.
Attack in Krakow Market Square
The shooting took place at around 3pm local time on Saturday, when a gunman opened fire while driving through Poland's second-largest city. Polish police brought the vehicle to a stop, and the suspect later died of his injuries in hospital.
After a search of the suspect's home, three further bodies were found, believed to be his family members, according to the BBC.
Family Statement and Gratitude
In a statement, Harry's family said: "We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend. We are pleased to say he is now in a stable condition, receiving ongoing hospital treatment."
They added: "We can't express how grateful we are to the first responders, medical team, and the people of Poland for their help and care for Harry. We ask for our privacy to be respected as we support Harry with his recovery."
Suspect Identified and Political Reaction
The gunman was later identified as Michal Oksinski, 24. A police spokesperson said he was seen wearing military-style attire and appeared to have a military-grade weapon.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said: "Until now in Poland we haven't had such drastic cases of terrorism...that's what we have to call this cruel attack on people's lives here in Krakow."
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: "I'm shocked and saddened by the appalling shooting in Kraków today. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, everyone injured and all those affected by this senseless violence. The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the people of Poland."
