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Police detain man accused of urging PM Tusk assassination

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 4:38 PM UTC · How we work

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Police detain suspect

Police detained a 23-year-old man accused of urging the assassination of senior Polish politicians.
Analysts say Poland’s deep political polarization fuels fears of extremist violence against officials.
Officials cite the country’s proximity to the Ukraine war as amplifying security threats.
Donald Tusk said he received threats after the 2024 attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico.

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Police warn Tusk

Police warned of a plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Spokesperson Jacek Dobrzynski said officials view threat as likely after State Protection Service passed it to police.
Adam Szlapka reported Prime Minister Tusk learned of the “exceptionally concerning” threat Sunday morning.
Poland remains on alert after Mazovia school stabbings and Russian hybrid attack warnings despite Moscow denying any such plans.

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Police detain suspect

Police detained a 23-year-old man accused of urging the assassination of senior Polish politicians.
Analysts say Poland’s deep political polarization fuels fears of extremist violence against officials.
Officials cite the country’s proximity to the Ukraine war as amplifying security threats.
Donald Tusk said he received threats after the 2024 attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico.

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