Scottish man killed in Krakow shooting in which six died
Police Scotland are supporting the man’s family following his ‘tragic death’ in Poland.
A Scottish man was among six people who were killed during the shooting in the Polish city of Krakow, police have said.
While the identity of the Scottish victim has not yet been confirmed, Police Scotland said they are supporting his family following the “tragic death”.
Six people were killed by a gunman on November 7 and Polish police said another 15 people were injured.
The 24-year-old gunman, who is also suspected of killing three members of his own family, was taken to hospital after he was shot by police but died later.
The Polish national was believed to have been inspired by “far-right ideologies”.
A senior officer from Police Scotland’s counter-terror unit said work is under way to formally establish identification of the Scottish victim.
Detective chief inspector David McAlinden said: “We are aware of the tragic death of a Scottish man in Krakow.
“While formal identification is yet to take place, our family liaison officers are providing specialist support to his family in Scotland.
“Working in conjunction with COPFS, Police Scotland is supporting the UK Counter Terrorism Policing network and the Polish authorities.
“The immediate shared priority is to ensure that identification is properly established for the family, so that repatriation can take place as quickly as possible.
“The family has asked for their privacy to be respected. Our thoughts are with them and everyone impacted by this incident.
“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns to the police. If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, report it online and in confidence at gov.uk/ACT, or in an emergency call 999.”