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Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Crossbow maniac who shot two young women in random attack was fuelled by ‘misogynistic rage'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CROSSBOW maniac shot two young women in a random attack said to have been fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'. The man, who then blasted himself in the head with a gun in an apparent suicide bid, is believed to have been targeting female students. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A crossbow attacker shot two young women in a random attack fuelled by 'misogynistic rage', it was said Credit: © YappApp 4 The man is thought to have been targeting female students, pictured the weapons used in the attack Credit: © YappApp He was arrested on suspicion of two attempted murders after Saturday's 3pm attack and was 'critical' in hospital last night. His victims were aged 19 and 31. One was 'stable' after surgery to life-threatening injuries. The other was discharged from hospital. READ MORE ON CRIME MUM'S TORMENT I was falsely accused of unspeakable crime against my girl, 6… it ruined me A video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking to the area of a pub crawl known as the Otley Run in Headingley, Leeds. He was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a break-barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball-bearing guns. Restaurant worker Bethany Connelly said girls eating outside asked if they could finish their meals inside 'because they'd seen someone with a crossbow'. She added: 'Minutes later we saw ambulance and police rushing down.' Another local, April Place, suggested his outfit and weapons might have been mistaken for fancy dress. She said: 'They all dress up with axes and things. No one would have taken any notice.' Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Police, who searched the suspect's flat near the scene, were analysing a Facebook message outlining plans for 'The Otley Run massacre'. It describes the 'attack type' as 'spree killing, mass murder, terrorism' which has been motivated by 'revenge' and 'misogynistic rage'. It tells how the sender had 'explored far-Right ideas'. The post was removed by last night. An earlier post by the same person outlined their hatred for feminists. Counter Terrorism Policing North East took over the West Yorkshire Police probe to 'explore any potential motivation'. Neighbours of the suspect, meanwhile, said he had mental health issues. 4 A chilling video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking down a pub crawl-renowned in Headingley, Leeds Credit: Yap App
The Sun
27-04-2025
- The Sun
Crossbow maniac who shot two young women in random attack was fuelled by ‘misogynistic rage'
A CROSSBOW maniac shot two young women in a random attack said to have been fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'. The man, who then blasted himself in the head with a gun in an apparent suicide bid, is believed to have been targeting female students. 4 4 He was arrested on suspicion of two attempted murders after Saturday's 3pm attack and was 'critical' in hospital last night. His victims were aged 19 and 31. One was 'stable' after surgery to life-threatening injuries. The other was discharged from hospital. A video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking to the area of a pub crawl known as the Otley Run in Headingley, Leeds. He was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a break-barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball-bearing guns. Restaurant worker Bethany Connelly said girls eating outside asked if they could finish their meals inside 'because they'd seen someone with a crossbow'. She added: 'Minutes later we saw ambulance and police rushing down.' Another local, April Place, suggested his outfit and weapons might have been mistaken for fancy dress. She said: 'They all dress up with axes and things. No one would have taken any notice.' Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Police, who searched the suspect's flat near the scene, were analysing a Facebook message outlining plans for 'The Otley Run massacre'. It describes the 'attack type' as 'spree killing, mass murder, terrorism' which has been motivated by 'revenge' and 'misogynistic rage'. It tells how the sender had 'explored far-Right ideas'. The post was removed by last night. An earlier post by the same person outlined their hatred for feminists. Counter Terrorism Policing North East took over the West Yorkshire Police probe to 'explore any potential motivation'. Neighbours of the suspect, meanwhile, said he had mental health issues. 4 4
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Crossbow maniac who shot two young women in random attack was fuelled by ‘misogynistic rage'
A CROSSBOW maniac shot two young women in a random attack said to have been fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'. The man, who then blasted himself in the head with a gun in an apparent suicide bid, is believed to have been targeting female students. 4 A crossbow attacker shot two young women in a random attack fuelled by 'misogynistic rage', it was said Credit: © YappApp 4 The man is thought to have been targeting female students, pictured the weapons used in the attack Credit: © YappApp His victims were aged 19 and 31. One was 'stable' after surgery to life-threatening injuries. The other was discharged from hospital. A video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking to the area of a pub crawl known as the Otley Run in Headingley, Leeds. He was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a break-barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball-bearing guns. Restaurant worker Bethany Connelly said girls eating outside asked if they could finish their meals inside 'because they'd seen someone with a crossbow'. She added: 'Minutes later we saw ambulance and police rushing down.' Most read in The Sun Another local, April Place, suggested his outfit and weapons might have been mistaken for fancy dress. She said: 'They all dress up with axes and things. No one would have taken any notice.' Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Police, who searched the suspect's flat near the scene, were analysing a Facebook message outlining plans for 'The Otley Run massacre'. It describes the 'attack type' as 'spree killing, mass murder, terrorism' which has been motivated by 'revenge' and 'misogynistic rage'. It tells how the sender had 'explored far-Right ideas'. The post was removed by last night. An earlier post by the same person outlined their hatred for feminists. Counter Terrorism Policing North East took over the West Yorkshire Police probe to 'explore any potential motivation'. Neighbours of the suspect, meanwhile, said he had mental health issues. 4 A chilling video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking down a pub crawl-renowned in Headingley, Leeds Credit: Yap App 4 The maniac was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a Break Barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball bearing guns Credit: © YappApp
