A 61-year-old man was struck in the head with a hammer during a passenger altercation on a Warsaw tram Sunday evening, leading to two arrests.
Easter Sunday Tram Assault
A violent altercation between passengers on a tram in Warsaw’s Śródmieście district occurred around 7:20 PM on Easter Sunday, near the Plac Bankowy tram stop on Aleja “Solidarności.”
During the dispute, a 61-year-old man was reportedly hit in the head with a tiling hammer.
Injuries and Hospitalization
The victim sustained injuries to his hands, head, and knee and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Arrests and Intoxication Levels
Police detained a 29-year-old man identified as the attacker and a 25-year-old woman. Both individuals were found to be intoxicated; the man had a blood alcohol content of nearly 2 per mille, while the woman’s was 2.2 per mille.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact sequence of events and the roles of those involved. Details of the altercation are currently being clarified by the police.