Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Donald Tusk
Polish authorities have detained a man suspected of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his defense minister. The threat was treated as highly credible, leading to a swift security response following an email tip-off.
Why it matters
The attempted assassination of a high-ranking European leader highlights ongoing security concerns and political instability in the region.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Donald Tusk thanked the police for "swift and decisive action"
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a man accused of plotting an assassination attack against him and his defence minister has been detained.
The interior ministry earlier reported that police had received credible information about possible attacks against Tusk and Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Polish security services convened a special meeting on Sunday after receiving information about the planned attacks, with a spokesman saying officials were treating the threat as "deadly serious".
Tusk thanked the police for "swift and decisive action" in arresting the suspect.
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