Warsaw police intervened at the residence of Tomasz Sakiewicz after receiving a report via a child protection chat claiming an individual was in the process of committing suicide with gas.
Police response to a false alert
The Metropolitan Police Headquarters published details regarding an intervention at an apartment on Wiktorska Street in Warsaw. The report originated from a message sent to the Child Rights Ombudsman’s trust chat, stating that a child intended to commit suicide by opening a gas cylinder. The police clarified that the reference to the “Child Rights Ombudsman” concerned the institution rather than the individual holder of the office.
Authorities emphasized that the decisive nature of the patrol’s actions was determined by the perceived threat to life. Following verification, the police concluded that the information regarding the life-threatening situation was false and likely intended to mislead emergency services. No one was detained.
Tension regarding the assistant’s detention
According to police statements, an assistant to Tomasz Sakiewicz present during the intervention refused to identify herself or cooperate. Officers placed her in handcuffs to ensure the safety of all parties involved while the situation was clarified.
Sakiewicz claims illegal conduct
Tomasz Sakiewicz challenged the legitimacy of the police action, alleging that the officers refused to provide identification or badge numbers. He stated that the threat mentioned by the police had already been flagged as low-credibility by the Government Security Centre. Furthermore, Sakiewicz accused the police of using excessive force against his assistant, claiming the use of handcuffs caused bodily harm and constituted mistreatment.
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