Kraków Main Square attacker dies in hospital as investigation continues

The 24-year-old man behind Saturday's attack on Kraków's Main Square has died. Police in the Małopolska region said on Monday that he succumbed to his injuries in a Kraków hospital in the early hours.

What happened?

The man, named as Michał O., was shot by officers during the attack on the Rynek Główny, the historic main square at the heart of Kraków. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died on Monday morning.

Earlier reports put the toll at six people killed and 16 injured. Three more bodies were found at the attacker's home.

How are the injured doing?

Speaking at a press conference, Krzysztof Klęczar, the Małopolska voivode (the government's regional representative), said 15 injured people are still in hospital. One of the police officers who helped detain the attacker remains in serious condition.

Before that, the voivode had said that among the injured were 11 Poles and five foreign nationals.

What's next?

The death of the suspect does not end the case. The Prokuratura Krajowa (Poland's National Public Prosecutor's Office) says its investigation continues in full. Prosecutors are to examine the motives and any possible links.

Meanwhile, people have started to offer help. Marian Owerko, founder of the Bakalland company, wants to give 50,000 zloty to the officers wounded in the shooting. He has also appealed to the finance minister to make sure they do not have to pay tax on the donation.

The interior ministry's spokesperson, Karolina Gałecka, has also commented on the clothing worn by the attacker, which carried many different emblems and patches. Investigators have not announced what this means.