Former health minister Adam Niedzielski was taken to hospital after an incident that media reports say may have been an assault.
What do we know about the case?
According to media sources, Adam Niedzielski was admitted to a hospital in Siedlce with bodily injuries.
Unofficial information indicates that on Wednesday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., an assault took place in the centre of Siedlce. A man was reportedly beaten near one of the local restaurants.
Officers confirm that such an incident was indeed recorded in the city. It has been established that the victim was attacked by two assailants. The police are not disclosing the man’s personal details and are conducting intensive operations to detain the perpetrators.
Reactions from politicians and commentators
The case quickly sparked reactions in the media and in politics. Many politicians and commentators expressed concern over the escalation of aggression toward public figures. At the same time, earlier cases of threats faced by Adam Niedzielski as the minister responsible, among other things, for the COVID-19 pandemic are being recalled.
Past cases of threats
- Niedzielski had previously reported politically motivated threats to public services.
- Pro-Russian organisations and anti-vaccine circles publicly expressed hostility and aggression toward him on social media.
The article will be updated.
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