Two men arrested for glorifying attack in Kraków
Małopolska Police arrested men aged 33 and 50 suspected of publicly praising a terrorist attack. Both men will face charges at the prosecutor's office.
Arrests for praising the attack
Małopolska Police arrested two men — aged 33 and 50 — suspected of publicly praising a terrorist attack that occurred in Kraków. Both men will be brought to the Kraków-Śródmieście Zachód District Prosecutor's Office, where they will face charges.
According to information from malopolska.policja.gov.pl, the first man, a few days before his arrest, spoke in a manner praising the attack in a public place. During the conversation, he also stated that he would buy himself a weapon. Witnesses who heard these words considered the man's behaviour concerning and notified the police. Officers quickly established the identity of the 33-year-old, a Kraków resident, and arrested him.
The second incident occurred on 10 November at Matejki Square, where people were gathered paying tribute to the attack victims by laying flowers and lighting candles. A 50-year-old man arrived there by bicycle and publicly expressed approval of the attack, claiming that such an event was necessary. People present at the location reacted decisively to his behaviour. The man left; police officers analysed CCTV footage and established his identity, leading to the second arrest.
Police emphasise that they respond firmly to all manifestations of public approval of acts of terror. They also appeal to the public to report concerning behaviour.
Source: Google News PL — Crime (pl)