Kraków Shooting: British Victim Named as DJ James Campbell, 32, From Prestwick

Updated 11 Nov 2026, 16:47 · First published 11 Nov 2026

The British man killed in the Kraków shooting has been named as James Campbell, a 32-year-old DJ from Prestwick in South Ayrshire. He was one of six people shot dead when a gunman opened fire on crowds in the Polish city’s Main Market Square on Saturday 7 November.

A second Briton, 19-year-old Harry Marchant from York, was shot and is being treated in hospital in Poland. His family say he is now in a stable condition.

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“An appalling, senseless tragedy”

Mr Campbell was named in a tribute from the SNP branch in his home town of Prestwick, which said: “Our thoughts are with his loved ones.” It is understood he worked as a DJ up until his death.

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said he was “deeply saddened by this appalling, senseless tragedy”.

Police Scotland said formal identification has still to take place. Detective Chief Inspector David McAlinden said family liaison officers are supporting Mr Campbell’s family, and the force is working with UK Counter Terrorism Policing and the Polish authorities to bring him home.

Burnham: “The UK stands with the people of Poland”

At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Andy Burnham paid tribute to the victims of the attack, including the British national who was killed. “The UK stands with the people of Poland, as I’ve assured Prime Minister Tusk,” he said.

The tribute came on 11 November, Poland’s National Independence Day.

What happened in Kraków

Witnesses say the gunman, wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, fired at people at random from a black car in the Main Market Square, one of Europe’s best-known medieval squares and a hugely popular spot with British visitors.

Six people were killed: three Polish women aged 47, 53 and 61, a 51-year-old woman who was not a Polish citizen, a Polish man of around 50, and Mr Campbell. Fifteen others were injured. The 24-year-old attacker later died in hospital.

Polish police say he is believed to have been inspired by far-right ideologies, and interior minister Marcin Kierwiński said he held “very radical views”. The bodies of the gunman’s parents and 21-year-old sister were later found at the family home, around 100 miles north-east of Kraków.

Harry Marchant: “Stable condition”

The family of Harry Marchant, 19, from York, thanked Polish first responders and medical staff. “We are pleased to say he is now in a stable condition, receiving ongoing hospital treatment,” they said.

If you have been affected by this story, Samaritans are available day or night on 116 123.

Sources: Police Scotland, statements from the Scottish Government and the Prime Minister.