Harry Marchant, a 19-year-old from Haxby, remains in stable condition in a Polish hospital following a horrific mass shooting in Krakow that left six people dead.
The teenager was among 16 individuals injured during Saturday’s terror attack in the city’s Main Square. In a statement released following the incident, his family confirmed his status and expressed their profound relief regarding his recovery.
“We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend,” the family stated. “We are pleased to say he is now in a stable condition, receiving ongoing hospital treatment. We can’t express how grateful we are to the first responders, medical team, and the people of Poland for their help and care for Harry. We ask for our privacy to be respected as we support Harry with his recovery.”
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed they are providing ongoing support to the Marchant family during this difficult time.
The attack, which has drawn international condemnation, saw a gunman open fire on crowds in Krakow’s historic centre. Among the casualties were four women and two men. Polish officials have confirmed that three of the women and one of the men were Polish nationals, while the identity of the fourth woman remains unconfirmed. The injured include foreign nationals from the UK, Portugal, Russia, Germany, and Austria.
On Monday morning, Malopolska Policja announced that the perpetrator of the attack had died in hospital. The gunman, a 24-year-old Polish national, is believed to have been motivated by far-right ideologies. Prior to his rampage in the city centre, he is suspected of murdering three members of his own family—his mother, father, and sister—at their home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, located approximately 93 miles north-east of Krakow.
Footage circulating on social media captured the intensity of the police response, showing officers engaging the attacker, who was dressed in tactical gear and armed with a rifle. One senior constable, Jakub Kulik, suffered serious injuries while confronting the gunman and remains in the hospital. Local authorities have launched a blood appeal for the officer, who is currently fighting for his life.
Support for Harry Marchant has reached across his home community, with York City Football Club—of which Harry is a devoted supporter—issuing a statement wishing him a swift recovery.
“Everyone at York City Football Club would like to send their love and support to young supporter Harry Marchant,” a spokesperson said. “We all would like to wish Harry a speedy recovery, and we hope to see him back at the LNER supporting us very soon.”
As the city of Krakow begins to mourn the victims, officials continue to piece together the timeline of the suspect’s actions, while victims like Mr. Marchant focus on the long road to physical and emotional recovery.
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