Malaysian embassy monitoring situation in Krakow after shooting

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian embassy in Warsaw is closely monitoring the situation in Krakow following a shooting incident at the Main Market Square on Saturday.

The embassy said it remained in contact with the Malaysian community in Krakow to ensure their safety.

"Malaysians in Poland are also encouraged to register their details with the embassy," the embassy said in a Facebook post last night.

The embassy also extended its thoughts and deepest condolences to the victims, their families and the people of Poland during this difficult period of national grief.

"Malaysia stands in solidarity with Poland against such senseless acts of violence."

Malaysians requiring emergency consular assistance may contact the embassy at +48 22 617 4413 during office hours or +48 660 627 360 to reach the officer on duty.

They may also contact the embassy via email at mwwarsaw@kln.gov.my.

In the incident on Nov 7 afternoon, a gunman, reportedly inspired by far-right ideology, killed six people, including a Briton, and injured many others in Krakow, Poland's second-largest city.

According to international media reports citing police, the attacker drove into Main Market Square before opening fire at people in the area.