At least five people were shot dead by a man in Krakow
At least five people have been shot dead and several injured in a car attack by a man in Krakow, Poland, who has been shot, arrested and taken to hospital by police.
The attack took place in the city centre, Market Square, where the Krakow City Council has called on the population to "stay away from where the police and emergency services are working."
Interior Minister Waldemar Zurek has denounced the "terrible tragedy" in Market Square. "My heart is with the families and relatives of the victims of this unimaginable tragedy," he said.
Yours has confirmed that the person responsible is under arrest. "Prosecutors, police and all services are there gathering evidence and investigating the circumstances of the attack. The state is functioning. We ask for peace of mind and not to interfere with the work of the emergency services. The person responsible for the crime will be brought to justice," he added.
On the other hand, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk referred to the "tragic shooting." "Police are investigating the perpetrator's background and circumstances," he said on social media.
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