Monday, October 12, 2026 -Polish authorities have arrested a man in his 60s suspected of planning an attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The arrest was confirmed on October 11, 2026, after security officials received information about a possible assassination plot targeting the country's senior leadership.
Tusk praised police for their swift response, while security agencies launched further investigations to establish the seriousness and details of the alleged threat. The development has raised urgent concerns about the safety of Poland’s top government officials.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said investigators identified the suspect through a detailed analysis of online content, with the arrest taking place in Poland’s Lower Silesia region. Police and security officials are examining the suspect’s internet activity and contacts as searches continue.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed his identity or provided full details of the alleged plan, and no final determination of guilt has been made. The State Protection Service, police and Internal Security Agency have been involved in assessing the threat, which officials described as serious and potentially credible.
The investigation comes amid heightened security concerns in Poland following a series of violent incidents and growing fears about threats against public officials. The country, a member of both NATO and the European Union, has also raised concerns about security risks linked to the war in neighbouring Ukraine, although officials have cautioned against drawing conclusions about any foreign involvement in this case.
As investigations continue, authorities face the urgent task of protecting national leaders while establishing the facts behind the alleged plot. Further details are expected as police verify the evidence and determine the next legal steps.
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