In a Greater Poland village, a 72‑year‑old woman was tied to a radiator by her son and grandson for 13 hours, escaped into a forest, and police now hold the suspects.
Family drama in Sośnie municipality
A terrifying incident occurred in a village of Sośnie municipality, Greater Poland. A 72‑year‑old woman was to be held and tortured for about thirteen hours by her own son and grandson. According to her testimony, a 49‑year‑old man and a 22‑year‑old boy tied her to a radiator, poured cold water on her and beat her, attempting to force her to relinquish her property.
Dramatic escape through the forest and police action
During the night, the woman managed to free herself and fled into a nearby forest. She, cold and terrified, called the police. Officers immediately went to the indicated area and kept constant telephone contact with the 72‑year‑old, who provided her location. Police found her in a forest ditch; she was chilled, shaken, with visible injuries, and was handed over to medical care where she is now in a stable condition.
Son and grandson arrested
Under the victim’s statements, officers located the suspects within a few hours. The 49‑year‑old and the 22‑year‑old were arrested in the house. While detained, both were intoxicated, vulgar, and disobedient to officers. They were subdued, taken to the police station, and blood was drawn for further investigation. Investigators secured criminal evidence on the scene. The men had attempted to steal some money but did not take the woman’s property. Both have been temporarily detained for three months. The prosecutor charged them with robbery and deprivation of liberty; they face up to 15 years in prison.
