Woman killed in axe attack at Polish university
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A woman has been killed and a man has been severely injured in an axe attack at the University of Warsaw on Wednesday, according to Polish police.
A 22-year-old Polish man has been arrested in connection with the attack which the university has called a "huge tragedy".
Both victims worked at the university. In a statement, the university said the woman killed had been a member of staff, and the man injured worked in security.
A motive is not yet known for the attack.
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