On Saturday on Piłsudski Avenue in Łódź, a simple phone conversation ended in drama. The intoxicated man considered the passerby a Ukrainian and attacked him with his fists. The injured man went to the hospital with a broken nose and jaw. Police He's looking for the attacker and calling for witnesses.
What exactly happened on Piłsudski?
The event occurred on 11 July around 14 p.m. at 67 Piłsudskiego Street, near Janusz Korczak Hospital. A man came out of the stairwell of his block and spoke on the phone. Suddenly, a stranger approached him and drank alcohol In the neighborhood.
The attacker shouted something like "get out of here, Ukrainian!" and hit him twice with a lot of force in the face. The victim tried to explain that he lived here, but it didn't help. Attack He was quick and violent.
Brother victimsMr. Marek contacted the media and described the situation as particularly painful. "My brother was attacked only because someone misjudged him as a Ukrainian citizen," he stressed.
Effects of the attack on the victim
The victim, Mr Peter, suffered serious injuries:
- Nasal fracture
- Broken jaw
- Facial injury requiring surgery (e.g. implantation of a titanium plate)
The man was already discharged from the hospital, but he's going to have a few treatments. His face is swollen, and doctors are fighting for proper nasal reconstruction. Mentally, the whole situation also hit him hard – as the family emphasizes.
Police action – who are they looking for?
Police officers from the 6th Police Station in Łódź accepted the notice on 12 July. Preliminarily, they qualify the case as causing an average injury (up to 5 years imprisonment). They analyze surveillance and interview witnesses.
Police call:
Anyone who has seen the incident or knows the attacker is requested to contact the 6th Precinct at number 47 841 13 00.
Officers stress that the exact motive will be established after the perpetrator has been detained.
If you have information on the case – don't wait, report. Sometimes one phone call helps catch the unsub and prevent further attacks.
