A man has been charged with insulting an elderly Ukrainian woman and injuring a passenger who intervened in a Warsaw bus.
Incident and Charges
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw-Praga Północ has filed charges against a man who allegedly insulted an elderly Ukrainian woman and injured a passenger who tried to intervene in a city bus incident. The suspect, Artur M., admitted to the charges; police supervision and a contact ban with the victim have been imposed.
Details of the Incident
On September 20, 2025, Artur M. allegedly directed vulgar and offensive remarks at an elderly Ukrainian woman on a city bus in Praga. When another passenger intervened to defend the elderly woman, a scuffle ensued, resulting in injuries to the intervening passenger.
Legal Proceedings
Prosecutor Karolina Staros stated that the charges against Artur M. include violations under Articles 257 and 157 § 2 of the Criminal Code. The case was initiated after a woman who defended the elderly passenger filed a report, including a recording that helped identify the suspect.
Investigation and Measures
After being brought to the prosecutor’s office, Artur M. confessed to the charges and provided explanations. The prosecutor imposed police supervision and a ban on contacting the victim. The investigation, overseen by a prosecutor, includes securing evidence, such as a bus recording, to reconstruct the events and assess the suspect’s criminal liability.
