British man among nine killed after Polish gunman, 25, 'shot dead his parents and sister' then opened fire in Krakow in 'far-right terror attack' - as hero cop left fighting for his life

A British man is among the nine people killed in a suspected terror attack in Poland. Four women and two men died during the shooting at a crowded market in Krakow before the bodies of the gunman's family - believed to be his parents and sister - were found at his home. At least 15 people, including two seriously wounded police officers, were also injured in the shooting at the city's Main Market Square at around 3pm local time. The gunman, a 25-year-old Polish citizen from Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski in the country's south-east, drove into the square before randomly firing a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle into the market from a black Subaru. He was likely inspired by 'far-right ideologies' and had 'very radical views', Poland's interior minister said, adding 'many guns were found' in the car he was driving. In a development tonight, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said two women and a man were also found dead at the gunman's home, believed to be his parents and sister. 'It is a truly exceptional tragedy,' Mr Tusk said. The gunman was wounded during a shootout with officers shortly after the attack in the square and was taken to hospital, where he is undergoing a second surgery. Footage shows a police officer approaching a person believed to be the shooter, who is dressed in military-style green fatigues, and firing up to six shots. The officer was also injured in the exchange Images from the scene show the alleged gunman in military-style fatigues. The weapon, a rifle, lies on the ground nearby An image taken from footage of the attack appeared to show the alleged attacker's face Images from the scene show a helmet and body armour as the alleged gunman was arrested Six people have been killed and 15 injured, initial figures from emergency services suggest Police examine a vehicle after starting an investigation into the fatal shooting Emergency services are seen at the site of the mass shooting in Poland on Saturday A shop window in Krakow, Poland, was peppered with bullets during the attack Police and the fire service are seen near Krakow's Main Market Square after the shooting Mr Tusk said senior constables Jakub Kulik and Artur Morański were 'true heroes' as both remained in critical condition in hospital tonight. It was reported earlier that an officer involved in the gunfight had been shot three times and was in surgery. Three of the dead were Polish and one was British, Polish police commander Marek Boron said, adding two had not yet been identified. Footage showed a police officer approaching a person believed to be the shooter as he lay on the ground. The suspected gunman was dressed in military-style green fatigues and what appeared to be a helmet and body armour. In the video the officer fired around six shots from his gun and was later filmed slumped on the ground. Police said the alleged attacker, who they believe acted alone, had a firearms licence and 'returned fire' after being shot at by officers. Despite dressing in military clothing, Poland's defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz denied reports the gunman was a soldier. He described the shooting as a 'terror attack' and called for unity. Meanwhile interior minister Marcin Kierwiński said the alleged attacker was 'fascinated by far-right ideologies' and first analysis indicated he had 'ultra-nationalist views' which needed to be verified. Mr Kierwiński added one line of inquiry suggested the suspect may have taken guns from his family home after some were found to be registered to his father, though said it was 'too early' to say. 'Police officers in Krakow risked their lives to intervene. Immediately. Thanks to their heroic actions, the attacker was quickly apprehended,' he said. Footage shared online showed people on the ground as the shooting continued while brave passers-by attempted to help the injured and perform CPR. Other clips saw people fleeing for their lives and hiding in nearby shops as shots rang out around the square. An air ambulance landed in the square following the shooting and a large police presence remained in Poland's second-largest city this evening. A passing tram was hit by gunshots during the attack, with no one on board hurt despite the driver's window being shattered. Mr Tusk said he was being kept informed and a police investigation has been launched. 'My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic attack in Kraków. My highest praise for the heroic police officers who risked their lives,' he said. 'And a heartfelt appeal to politicians of all stripes: do not exploit this tragedy. We will establish all the circumstances of this crime.' Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was 'shocked and saddened by the appalling shooting', adding his thoughts were with the victims. 'The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the people of Poland,' he said. And Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said: 'The UK Government deeply mourns the British national and other victims who have died after the appalling attack in Krakow. 'All of my deepest condolences go to the families of the victims.' Portugal's foreign ministry said one of its citizens was among the injured, adding she was being treated in hospital. The Polish interior ministry said the other four foreign nationals injured in the shooting came from Austria, Germany, Russia and Britain. People inside a shop at the site of a shooting near the main market square, as broken glass litters the floor A member of the city guard runs at the site of a shooting near the main market square of Krakow, Poland A shop window is shattered after a deadly shooting on November 7 in Krakow Police cars at the scene of the shooting in Poland's second-largest city An air ambulance is pictured in the main market square after a gunman opened fire Emergency services speak to people at the scene of the shooting in the square in Krakow, Poland A woman is seen in the immediate aftermath of the shooting in Krakow on Saturday Emergency responders gather in the main square on Saturday evening Poland's President Karol Nawrocki said he was 'deeply concerned' and his thoughts were with the victims and their families. He added: 'I remain in contact with the relevant authorities and expect a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding these tragic events. 'The safety of Poles is an absolute priority!' The city's mayor said he had signed an order declaring a period of mourning until November 11. Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland, though three knife attacks on schools were staged within four days last month leaving a woman dead and children among the wounded. Mr Tusk said at the time the attacks were driven by the 'glorification of violence' online, adding: 'We are not dealing with any group organised on a big scale.' Before today's shooting, an anti-government protest had been scheduled for 2pm local time in Matejki Place, near the market square. Poland is in the midst of a constitutional crisis over the appointment of judges to the country's top court which has split the nationalist president and pro-European government. Earlier this year Mr Nawrocki refused to swear in judges nominated by a majority of the Polish parliament, led by prime minister and former European Council chief Mr Tusk. Mr Tusk's coalition had vowed to reform the court on coming to power in 2023 after the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party packed the bench with its own nominees, drawing international criticism for its perceived attack on the rule of law. But Mr Nawrocki, who was endorsed by the PiS, has frustrated attempts to repopulate the court and new judges also saw their access blocked by the tribunal's president Bogdan Swieczkowski. Last week Mr Nawrocki returned from a visit to Africa after reports the tribunal's longest-serving judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska had suspended Mr Swieczkowski and taken charge herself. Officers have guarded the court since last Friday as hundreds of protesters gathered to demand Mr Swieczkowski's reinstatement. There is no indication today's shooting is linked to the constitutional crisis.