On 7 October 2025, a 41‑year‑old man in Trzcińc, Poland, used an axe and knife to assault a 38‑year‑old guest, and prosecutors now charge him with attempted murder and have ordered a temporary three‑month arrest.
Investigating Attempted Murder
The Siedlce District Prosecutor’s Office is conducting an investigation into the attempted murder of a 38‑year‑old man in Trzcińc (Siedlce County, Skórzec municipality). The incident occurred on 7 October 2025, and the 41‑year‑old suspect was temporarily arrested for three months.
Scene and Victim
Preliminary findings show the attack took place in an apartment occupied by 41‑year‑old Krzysztof Sz., who was also hosting the 38‑year‑old Jarosław Z. The two men were drinking together when the assault began.
Weapons and Injuries
The attacker struck the victim with a single strike of an axe’s broadhead and then repeatedly stabbed him with a knife near the chest and the left ankle. The victim managed to escape and receive immediate medical help, suffering a hemorrhagic shock that constitutes a severe injury to health.
Charges
On 8 October 2025, prosecutors charged the suspect with attempted murder. The offence was committed under recidivism conditions; the suspect admitted to the act but denied intent to kill.
Court Detention
On 9 October 2025, the Siedlce District Court imposed a temporary three‑month arrest on the suspect. The preliminary investigation is continuing, with evidence collection and further procedural actions underway.
Potential Sentence
The prosecutor reminded that an attempted murder is punishable by at least ten years’ imprisonment or, in more serious cases, life imprisonment.
