At least five killed after man opens fire in Krakow square, Polish police say

At least five people have been killed and around a dozen wounded in a shooting in Krakow, according to Polish police. The fatal incident took place near the main market square of Krakow on Saturday at roughly 3pm local time (2pm GMT). “A man who had driven onto the square began firing at random people from his car,” Polish police said in a statement. “The perpetrator has been detained. Several people have been injured, including police officers.” In a post on X, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said: “I am being kept informed by the Minister of the Interior about the situation in Krakow following the tragic shooting. “The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack.” This is a breaking news story and it is being updated. EXPLORE MORE ON THE TOPICS IN THIS STORY