Krakow attack: Polish unity on show as thousands join silent march for shooting victims - BBC News

Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.

Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, Thousands gathered at Krakow's historic Market Square to honour the victims of Saturday's attack

Thousands of people joined a silent march through central Krakow on Monday night, in memory of those killed and injured when a gunman went on a violent rampage at the weekend.

The crowd were led by Poland's president and prime minister, the bitter political rivals putting on a rare show of unity after the country's deadliest attack in modern times.

As they reached the historic Market Square, a bugler played from the tower.

Many people were carrying flowers or candles to leave at the shrines that now dot the cobblestones, each one marking a spot where someone died.