On Monday, Polish police detained a 44‑year‑old man suspected of attempting to set fire to the Platforma Obywatelska office building on Wiejska Street in Warsaw in mid‑October.
Arrest Details
Polish police arrested a 44‑year‑old man suspected of attempting to set fire to the building at 12A Wiejska Street in Warsaw. The incident occurred on Friday 17 October, and the arrest was made on Monday morning. “Proceedings ongoing,” the Warsaw Police Command stated.
Incident Overview
The incident at 12A Wiejska – which houses the National Office of Platforma Obywatelska and the Czytelnik café – took place on Friday around 14:20. Preliminary findings and witness accounts suggest the use of a Molotov cocktail; broken glass and smashed doors were found in front of the building entrance. No casualties were reported.
Defendant Background
According to information from the capital police, the arrested is a 44‑year‑old Polish citizen, resident of Łosice County. The services emphasized that this is the result of operational work by officers of the Capital and District Command Warsaw I. Per the statement, in May the man was already arrested in connection with criminal threats against Prime Minister Donald Tusk; in June the indictment was filed with the court.
Legal Proceedings
On Monday, police announced that further procedural actions are underway. The suspect could face charges for criminal threats and offences under Article 288 § 1 of the Criminal Code (property destruction) and Article 160 § 1 (endangering life or serious injury). The final scope of charges will be indicated by prosecutors after analyzing evidence.
Police Operations
Police from the Capital and District Command Warsaw I arrested this morning the perpetrator of criminal threats and attempted arson at 12A Wiejska Street in Warsaw. The incident occurred last Friday around 14:20. So quick arrest…
Friday reports mentioned two perpetrators. The Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration said in the morning that police do not confirm a second individual at this stage, and determinations will come from further actions and the suspect’s testimony.
