Former student charged after University of Surrey crossbow attack

Author: bbc.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law
Former student charged after University of Surrey crossbow attack

Almunthir Daqamah, 21, a former student at the University of Surrey, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a security officer with a crossbow on campus. He also faces charges of 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 stable condition in hospital. Daqamah has been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court.

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