After a post‑wedding brawl in Wierzbica on October 5 2025, a man died, and the responsible suspect, Igor J., was arrested, charged, and placed in temporary custody on October 8.
Investigation Initiated by Local Prosecutor’s Office
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Przysusze – the local branch in Szydłowc – opened an investigation into a serious bodily injury that resulted in death on October 5 2025 in Wierzbica.
Timeline of the Post‑Wedding Encounter
At around 22:20, two men – one approximately 30 and the other 40 – left a wedding celebration, heading to a nearby square where a fistfight broke out.
Arrest and Charges Against Igor J.
On October 6, Igor J. was detained and charged under Article 156 § 1(2) and § 3 of the Polish Criminal Code for intentionally causing serious bodily injury by punching the victim’s face, repeatedly kicking a lying body, and inflicting injuries to the face, chest and abdomen, leading to death.
Details of the Fatal Injuries
The victim fell onto the sidewalk after the assault, was taken to the emergency department, and subsequently died. Igor J. denied the charges, claiming he only defended himself, and refused to give detailed statements.
Preventive Custody Ordered by Court
Following the prosecutor’s request, the Szydłowc District Court imposed a three‑month temporary custody on October 8. He faces a potential sentence of five years to life imprisonment.
