A TEENAGER from York is recovering after being shot during an incident in Krakow, Poland.
Harry Marchant suffered a gunshot wound in Saturday's incident in which six people were shot dead in the Polish city “terror” attack by a rampaging gunman, who is also suspected of killing three members of his own family.
The 19-year-old from Haxby remains in hospital in a stable condition, and his family have expressed their gratitude for the care he has received.
In a statement, the family said: "We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend.
"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."
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said the force was assisting Mr Marchant’s family.
The gunman suspected of killing six people, including a British victim, on Saturday has died in hospital.
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The local police force announced the perpetrator’s death on X on Monday morning.
Harry was among 16 people injured, including the perpetrator, after he opened fire in Krakow’s Main Square on Saturday afternoon.
Four women and two men were killed, with local officials saying three of the women and one man were Polish.
I’m shocked and saddened by the appalling shooting in Kraków today. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, everyone injured and all those affected by this senseless violence. The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the people of Poland.
— Andy Burnham (@andyburnham) November 7, 2026
“We would like to inform you that the perpetrator of the tragic events died in hospital early this morning,” Malopolska Policja wrote on X.
The nationality of the fourth woman remains unknown.
As reported by The Press, Neil Thaxton, of Knottingley, Yorkshire, was also caught up in the incident with his wife during their holiday in the Polish city . He told how he hid in a gift shop after the gunman opened fire.
Harry is a York City FC supporter.
A York City FC spokesperson said: "Everyone at York City Football Club would like to send their love and support to young supporter Harry Marchant, who was caught up in the horrific gun attack in Kraków, Poland, on Saturday.
"Harry is in a stable condition in hospital in Poland following surgery. We all would like to wish Harry a speedy recovery, and we hope to see him back at the LNER supporting us very soon."
Polish police on Monday said the gunman, who is also suspected of killing three members of his own family, died in hospital after the alleged terror attack in Krakow’s Main Square.
Five foreign nationals from the UK, Portugal, Russia, Germany and Austria were among the wounded.
Authorities also found three dead bodies at the 24-year-old suspected gunman’s family home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, a city about 93 miles north-east of Krakow .
Police said on Sunday they were the bodies of his sister, mother and father, and they are believed to have been shot.
Footage on social media shows an armed police officer approaching the gunman, who appears to be wearing tactical gear and lying on the ground with a rifle beside him.
Sirens can be heard as the officer appears to fire six shots towards him before dropping to his knees.
The suspected gunman, a Polish national, was believed to have been inspired by “far-right ideologies” and was admitted to hospital after being shot by police.
Local police have launched a blood appeal for officer Jakub Kulik, who is fighting for his life in hospital.
The force said the senior constable had confronted the armed attacker and suffered serious injuries.
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