A 46‑year‑old man will face charges of harassment and assault after attacking a physician, claiming he was upset that he had to wait for an appointment.
Oława: Man Attacked the Doctor
The incident occurred on Saturday, August 16. Just before noon, Oława police received a report of an attack on a duty physician at the hospital. Responding officers discovered that after assisting a woman who had left her office, a man entered the room, leapt at the doctor, began insulting and cursing him, and then strangled him. Following the nurses’ response, he left the office and went to the parking area. The doctor, wanting evidence of the assailant, photographed the man’s car, which he used to drive away after the attack. Seeing this, the man attacked the doctor again, striking him on the head with his fist, causing the doctor to fall. The assailant disregarded the doctor’s condition and fled the scene quickly. Fortunately, the doctor did not require medical assistance.
Attack on the Doctor: The 46‑Year‑Old Claimed He Was Upset
Police quickly identified the man. He was arrested at his residence in Oława. After being interrogated, he faced charges of harassment and assault of a physician while performing official duties. He also faces charges for a national‑origin‑based insult and hooligan activity. The Oława resident admitted to the alleged acts and provided explanations. He said he did not know a patient was in the office and became upset with the doctor upon hearing from nurses that he had to wait.
Police Remind: ‘No Permission’
The prosecutor imposed a preventive measure on the 46‑year‑old, including surveillance and restrictions on contacting the victim and witnesses. He faces a potential prison sentence of up to three years. ‘We remind that medical staff, while performing their duties, are entitled to the same legal protection as public officials. Anyone who harasses, assaults, or violently attacks a person providing medical emergency services must face criminal responsibility. No such behavior is permitted,’ emphasized Deputy Chief Officer Monika Kaleta.
