Scottish man among six killed in Krakow shooting

A 32-year-old Scottish man has been identified by police as one of six people killed in a shooting in central Krakow, although formal identification has not yet been completed.

The man is understood to be James Thomas Campbell, from Prestwick in South Ayrshire, and worked as a DJ in Ayrshire. Police Scotland said it was supporting his family and the Polish authorities. The family has asked for privacy, the force said.

The shooting began shortly before 15:00 local time on Saturday in Krakow’s Main Market Square. Police said the attacker drove into the square and fired at people from his car. Armed officers shot him within three minutes, according to the BBC’s account. He died in hospital on Monday.

The other victims were four Polish citizens and an Austrian woman. A further 15 people were injured, including two police officers. Police later found the bodies of the attacker’s parents and sister at his home.

Police Scotland said it was working with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, the UK counter-terrorism policing network and Polish authorities to establish the victim’s identity and support the family.