Investigations are continuing after a British citizen was among the six people killed during a mass shooting in the Polish city of Krakow on Saturday afternoon.
The suspected gunman, a 25-year-old Polish national, is believed to have been inspired by "far-right ideologies" and remains in hospital after being shot by police. Four women and two men were killed when the gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Square, including one British citizen.
Police confirm fatalities and injuries
In a press conference on Saturday night, Polish police commander-in-chief Marek Boron said: "There are 16 people injured including two police officers and the perpetrator himself – 11 of those are Polish citizens, five citizens of foreign countries."
"There are six fatalities, four women and two men – three Polish persons, one citizen of Great Britain and two persons who are not yet identified." Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said another three bodies were found at the home of the gunman in a city approximately 93 miles from Krakow. Those bodies were likely to be the gunman's family members, Mr Tusk said.
Attack details and response
The gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Square, in the centre of the old town, at around 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon with an automatic weapon. He drove to multiple spots in the square, opening fire at each, authorities said. He was later shot and wounded during a gunfight with officers and taken to hospital for surgery.
Polish interior minister Marcin Kierwinski said the attacker held "very radical views" and "was fascinated by far-right ideologies". Polish defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz called Saturday's fatal shooting an "act of terror" on the people of Krakow.
UK reaction and advice
As it emerged that a British citizen was among the dead, Prime Minister Andy Burnham paid tribute to the victims of the attack. Mr Burnham said: "I'm shocked and saddened by the appalling shooting in Krakow 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."
The FCDO is advising British nationals in Krakow to "follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media". In a statement, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said: "The UK Government deeply mourns the British national and other victims who have died after the appalling attack in Krakow. All of my deepest condolences go to the families of the victims. The UK stands resolutely in solidarity with the people of Poland."
