ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua AskewSouth EastGoogleThe incident was reported to police on Thursday morningA 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 50s was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey.
Surrey Police said officers were called to reports of a man being shot with the weapon at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, at around 10:00 BST on Thursday.
A former student at the university has been arrested and is in custody, according to police.
The University of Surrey said a member of its campus safety team had been "seriously injured".
Surrey Police said the victim was taken to hospital and that a "significant emergency services presence" remained at the scene.
Ch Supt Jon Groenen said the suspect was detained at the scene shortly after the incident.
"An investigation is now under way to establish the circumstances of the assault," he added.
"I appreciate that this incident will cause concern amongst our local communities.
"We are working closely with the university as our investigation progresses."
The University of Surrey said it was giving police its "full support" and that the campus was open and operational.
Surrey Police said the victim's next of kin had been informed and were being supported by officers.
The force urged witnesses or anyone with information that could help their investigation to come forward.
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