A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to a knife attack in Chorzów that left a victim dead.
Prosecutor’s Statement: 47-Year-Old Man Charged
Prosecutor’s Statement
The Chorzów prosecution announced on Sunday (August 24) that the 47-year-old suspect has been charged with murder related to the incident in Chorzów on Friday (August 22). The regional prosecutors in Katowice stated that evidence justifies a request for the suspect’s temporary detention. Prosecutor Aleksander Duda revealed that the accused has not admitted to the crime and has not provided explanations.
Knife Attack in Chorzów. Man Dies
The attack occurred on Friday around 2:15 PM in Chorzów (Silesia Province). A man present at the scene was repeatedly stabbed with a knife and could not be revived despite resuscitation efforts. Witnesses identified the attacker, who was later arrested by police. The victim, a 52-year-old Ukrainian citizen, died at the scene.
Details About the Attacker: Neighbors’ Accounts
Police reported that the attacker was a man experiencing homelessness. “Residents gave him food and mostly ignored his shouting, which felt more like noise than a direct threat,” one Chorzów resident told TVN24. Witnesses said the man took a knife from a nearby shop and ran toward the victim. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.
Source: Gazeta, – Chorzów Prosecutors, – TVN24 (cited resident statement)
