Polish border guards were hit by assailants in Tbilisi on 8 October, leaving two officers with serious head injuries; authorities say the attackers have been arrested.
Incident Description
On Wednesday, 8 October, two Polish border police officers were attacked near a restaurant in Tbilisi. Assailants struck them with batons and knives, injuring both severely. The officers were taken to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery.
Authority Statements
Karolina Gałecka, press spokesperson for Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration, confirmed that the officers are stable after surgery and are under medical and consular care. A liaison officer from the Polish Border Guard was present on the scene.
Suspects’ Background
The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs said the men were detained during a police chase and face charges of assault. Prior to this incident, they had been convicted of several serious offenses.
Investigation and Context
Polish officials note the attack followed the completion of a “return operation” that deported 19 foreigners from Poland, including 10 Georgians and 9 Pakistanis. The local police are investigating the assault, which emerged from a quarrel that escalated into a fight.
