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Polish Teen Charged with Planning Neo-Nazi Terror Attack on School and Mosque
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Core Incident: Detention and Charges
On September 22, 2026, Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office announced that 17-year-old Pawel G. had been detained by the Internal Security Agency (ABW) and formally charged with preparing a terrorist attack. Prosecutors allege that the planned assault targeted a school and a mosque, with the intent to kill a large number of people. The most serious charge carries a potential prison term of up to 15 years. In addition, Pawel G. faces charges for participation in an organised criminal group (up to 10 years) and for public incitement of hatred and possession of extremist material (up to 3 years). A court ordered his pre-trial detention for three months while the investigation proceeds.
Two additional minors, identified as Kacper K. and Wiktor S., both 16, were detained earlier on September 18 as part of the same probe. They were placed in a juvenile detention centre and a police holding centre respectively, after authorities found them in possession of Nazi-related propaganda and material on mass killings.
Background & Context
The suspects were active on the Telegram and Discord platforms, participating in neo-Nazi online circles. ABW linked Pawel G. to the extremist group Atomwaffen Polska and to a co-founded outfit called Bierut Soldier ZNB, both of which disseminate neo-Nazi symbolism and discuss violent actions.
Poland’s Muslim community, now numbering in the tens of thousands, has faced heightened hostility from far-right factions. The current case follows earlier prosecutions of individuals celebrating Hitler’s birthday, a 2022 verdict that convicted six people for promoting fascism.
Data & Statistics
- Age of primary suspect: 17 years
- Potential sentences: up to 15 years (terror-preparation), up to 10 years (criminal-group participation), up to 3 years (incitement/possession)
- Detention period: 3 months pre-trial
- Other minors detained: 2 (both 16 years)
- Seized items: knives, a bayonet for an AKM-type rifle, explosives, books and patches bearing Nazi symbols, grenades and Molotov-cocktail instructions
Official Statements & Responses
ABW’s public briefing described the investigative findings, noting that “some conversations included elements about planning potential attacks.” The agency also reported forwarding information on a German minor who expressed readiness to carry out a racially-motivated armed attack to a foreign intelligence service for further action.
The suspect has denied the charges, according to the prosecutor’s statement.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Some conversations included elements about planning potential attacks,” — the agency
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- All sources agree that Pawel G. is charged with preparing a terrorist attack, but the exact number of additional offences (three distinct charges versus a combined charge) is described differently across reports.
- Details of the alleged offences of the two 16-year-old suspects (Kacper K. and Wiktor S.) remain unspecified beyond their possession of extremist material; no formal charges have been disclosed.
What’s Next
A court has ordered Pawel G.’s continued detention for three months while investigators analyse seized electronic devices and physical evidence. Prosecutors have indicated that the inquiry will also examine alleged weapon-purchase plans and the broader network of neo-Nazi activists linked to the case. Further judicial proceedings will determine whether additional charges are filed against the two younger suspects.