Two detained in Poland over threats to emulate Krakow gunman
Police intervened in Iława and Elbląg after two men allegedly praised the Krakow attacker and threatened similar violence.
Polish police detained two men in separate cases in Iława and Elbląg after they allegedly threatened to copy the deadly November 7 attack in Krakow. inPoland.net.pl reported the police action on Wednesday, November 11.
In Iława, a 40-year-old man was taken into custody over a social media post praising the gunman and threatening another attack. He told investigators he had written it while intoxicated and deleted it after sobering up. Officers found no evidence that he had the means to carry out the threat, but placed him under police supervision.
A 68-year-old man was detained following an altercation at Elbląg City Hall. He allegedly threatened municipal staff and police officers while saying he would repeat the Krakow assailant’s actions. Charges were expected to be presented after his detention, according to the account available at the time.
Six people were killed and 15 wounded when a 24-year-old opened fire in Krakow’s central market square. By November 9, authorities across Poland had detained nine people over statements viewed as potential public-order threats. Police said publicly praising such crimes may result in a fine, restrictions on liberty or up to one year in prison.