Kraków police form special task force after fatal beating in Nowa Huta

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A special police task force, including members from the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Central Bureau of Cybercrime, has been formed to investigate the fatal beating of a 36-year-old man in Kraków’s Nowa Huta district. The victim, a Hutnik Kraków supporter known as “Yankes,” died in an ambulance following an attack on the Willowe estate during the night of August 20-21.

Investigators believe the attack is linked to hooliganism and rival football fan groups. While police have identified all participants in the assault, they are currently working to locate them. Two individuals, including one minor, have been detained in connection with the case. Reports indicate that three suspects may have fled the country and are believed to be hiding in southern Europe.

In a separate incident in Radom, a 34-year-old man from Lublin has been charged with committing violence and threats based on discriminatory motives. The incident occurred on August 2, when the man allegedly confronted three Ukrainian citizens regarding the Volhynia massacre, leading to a physical assault involving approximately eight men. The suspect has admitted to the charges.

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Central Bureau of Investigation · Cezary Ołtarzewski · Hutnik Kraków · Jakub C. · Kraków Police · Lublin · Nowa Huta · Polish Police · Radom · Ukraine

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[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately eight men participated in the group assault. twojradom.pl · www.mojradom.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] A 34-year-old resident of Lublin has been charged in connection with the assault of three Ukrainians in Radom. twojradom.pl · www.mojradom.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect faces charges of using violence or unlawful threats for discriminatory reasons and participating in a beating. twojradom.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The three Ukrainian victims suffered injuries, primarily to their heads and faces. twojradom.pl · www.mojradom.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The assault occurred on August 2 between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Malczewskiego Street in Radom. twojradom.pl · www.mojradom.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The conflict began after a discussion regarding the victims' origins and the Volhynia massacre. twojradom.pl · www.mojradom.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The accused faces a potential prison sentence of up to five years. twojradom.pl