A 48-year-old man from Ostrów County was arrested Saturday after assaulting and threatening his mother with death during a domestic argument.
Arrest and Charges
A resident of Ostrów County will spend the next 3 months in prison after being arrested Saturday afternoon by police from Małkinia. The 48-year-old man was detained during a domestic argument where he assaulted and threatened his mother with death.
After sobering up, the man was taken to the prosecutor’s office where he was charged with physical and psychological abuse of his mother and threatening her with death under conditions of recidivism. The crimes were committed while he was under the influence of alcohol.
Court Decision
On Tuesday, the court agreed to the prosecutor’s request and decided to apply a 3-month arrest to the 48-year-old. Abuse of a close relative typically carries a sentence of up to 5 years in prison, but the court may impose a harsher penalty due to the man’s previous criminal record.
Domestic Violence Information
Reports of domestic violence remain frequent interventions for Ostrów police. Domestic violence occurs when a perpetrator violates the rights or interests of a victim using physical, psychological, or economic advantage. It can manifest as physical, psychological, sexual, or economic abuse.
Victims can report violence through the emergency number 112, by contacting the duty officer at Ostrów station (47 704 42 00), with their community officer, or through the Blue Line (tel. 800 120 002, available 24/7 and free of charge).
