Police arrest 73-year-old for threatening TV Republika chief

Polish police have arrested a 73-year-old man for issuing criminal threats against Tomasz Sakiewicz, the editor-in-chief of TV Republika. The suspect also allegedly threatened to set fire to tents used by protesters during demonstrations held in front of the Constitutional Tribunal on Szucha Avenue in Warsaw.

Officers from the Warsaw Metropolitan Police's Department for Combating Terrorist Acts and Murders identified and located the man more than 300 km from Warsaw within hours of receiving the report. The suspect has admitted to the charges. He faces potential penalties including fines, restriction of liberty, or up to three years in prison under Article 190 § 1 of the Penal Code.

The arrest occurred amidst ongoing demonstrations organized by Law and Justice (PiS) and other right-wing groups protesting the government's handling of judicial appointments.