On 15 November, Polish police detained a 19‑year‑old man accused of threatening President Karol Nawrocki, following an online post that featured a gun photo.
Police Arrest 19‑Year‑Old on Threats to President Nawrocki
Policemen in Warsaw on 15 November arrested a 19‑year‑old Polish citizen from Otwock County on suspicion of threatening the president. The case will be investigated under Article 190, paragraph 1, which penalises anyone who threatens another person with a crime that could harm them or their acquaintances if the threat causes justified fear of execution.
Social‑Media Post with Handgun Image Triggers Investigation
The incident began on 14 November when the fan page “Łączy nas piłka” posted a photo of President Nawrocki at the Poland vs. Netherlands match held at the PGE National Stadium. A user added a captioned image depicting a handgun with the remark “Do zobaczenia Karolku” (“See you, Karol”). Police responded immediately, noting that the gun photograph had been previously posted elsewhere and was used as a backdrop for the threatening comment.
President’s Office Defends President Against “Spiral of Hate”
Paweł Szefernaker, head of the President’s Office, commented via an interview with Wirtualna Polska, saying that such threats were not new and had increased after the elections. He described them as part of a “spiral of hate” aimed at undermining President Nawrocki’s office and the president’s position from day one.
Additional Context on President Nawrocki
Further details about President Nawrocki can be found in a related article discussing his statements on Ukrainian citizens and related policies.