Warsaw police arrested a 40-year-old man suspected of brutally attacking a 16-year-old boy at a metro station in the Mokotów district.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Officers from the Mokotów Intelligence and Patrol Division detained a 40-year-old man suspected of assaulting a 16-year-old at a metro station. The suspect allegedly struck the teenager in the back of the head and then kicked him while he was on the ground.
Authorities quickly identified and apprehended the suspect thanks to swift and coordinated actions. Charges have been filed against the man.
Details of the Attack
The incident occurred in the evening at a metro station in Mokotów. The 16-year-old, standing near a ticket machine, was suddenly attacked by an unknown man.
The attacker first hit the teen in the back of the head, causing him to fall, and then continued the assault by kicking him in the face. The injured teenager was taken to the hospital, while the assailant fled the scene. Witnesses alerted the police.
Evidence and Suspect Background
Police immediately launched an intensive investigation, securing medical documentation, analyzing surveillance footage, and conducting operational inquiries. The collected evidence corroborated the victim’s and witnesses’ accounts.
The suspect was identified as a 40-year-old resident of the district with a prior criminal record.
Legal Proceedings and Release
The suspect was arrested by officers from the Intelligence and Patrol Division. The evidence was transferred to the Warsaw Mokotów District Prosecutor’s Office, where he was charged with causing bodily harm.
He faces up to two years in prison, a sentence that could be increased due to the hooliganistic nature of the crime. The prosecutor’s office rejected a request for preventative detention, and the suspect was released home after processing.
Ongoing Investigation
The case remains under the supervision of the Warsaw Mokotów District Prosecutor’s Office.