On Feb. 17, police and counterterrorists resolved a standoff in Warsaw where a 35-year-old man barricaded himself and threatened a locked-out woman.
Police Response
On Tuesday, February 17, around 10 a.m., multiple police units responded to a disturbance at a residence on Kasprzaka Street in Warsaw’s Wola district. A 35-year-old Polish man had barricaded himself inside.
Negotiations Fail
Despite immediate police presence, the man refused to cooperate. As the situation escalated, negotiators and specialized counterterrorist units were summoned to the scene.
Resolution
After negotiations proved unsuccessful, authorities decided on a forced entry. Counterterrorists entered the apartment, arresting the 35-year-old Polish citizen involved in the standoff.
Aftermath
The woman, who had been locked on the balcony and threatened, was secured by police and confirmed safe. No injuries were reported. The arrested man is facing further police investigation.
