Briton among six killed in 'far-right' shooting in Krakow

A gunman believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology killed six and injured more than a dozen in Krakow on Saturday. Police said the attacker drove onto Main Market Square, the busy centre of Poland's second largest city, and began randomly firing at people. The gunman, who was equipped with military-style weapons and attire, was shot and subdued by police, one of whom was critically injured in the process.

He said: "Until now in Poland we haven't had such drastic cases of terrorism... that's what we have to call this cruel attack on people's lives here in Krakow." The rampage began shortly before 15:00 local time (14:00 GMT) in the historic centre of Krakow, an ornate square which has long been a draw for tourists. Footage showed the attacker's vehicle speeding through the centre of the city, and people fleeing as the sound of gunfire rang out.

The glass front of shops were shattered by bullets and a tram was shot at during the attack, which police say lasted for around three minutes.