A 34-year-old man attacked a medical rescuer at a Kozienice hospital emergency department, resulting in his arrest and potential prison sentence.
Assault Details
The dangerous situation occurred on Saturday, February 7, at the Emergency Department in Kozienice. An aggressive 34-year-old patient, who had previously been admitted after a medical intervention, struck a medical rescuer while receiving care.
Police Response and Charges
Police officers from the Kozienice County Police Command immediately responded and detained the aggressor. The collected evidence led to charges of violating a public official’s inviolability.
The prosecutor applied police supervision as a preventive measure and ordered a ban on the suspect approaching the injured medical rescuer.
Legal Protection for Medical Workers
Police remind that medical rescuers performing their duties are legally protected as public officials. Any assault on them is a criminal offense punishable by up to 3 years in prison.