Knife attack on monastery in Poland

In the city of Jarosław in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship of Poland, a man attacked a Benedictine monastery with a knife.

A 31-year-old citizen of Ukraine has been detained on suspicion of the attack.

The incident occurred on September 24. According to the police, a report of the knife attack was received around 9:30 AM. When the police arrived at the scene, it was established that five people had been injured — four men and one woman. One of the injured, a priest, died in the hospital. The condition of two of the injured is assessed as serious, and they underwent surgery.

The suspect was detained at the crime scene. A knife was seized from him. The Polish police report that the detainee is a 31-year-old citizen of Ukraine. The motives for the attack are currently unknown. The police and the prosecutor’s office have launched an investigation.

According to the publication WP, the attack began in a café at a Christian cultural center, after which the attacker entered the monastery and continued the assault.

In connection with the incident, a crisis center has been established in the city of Jarosław. Local authorities stated that additional forces will be sent to the city to ensure the safety of residents.

At the time of publication, Polish authorities had not officially clarified the motives for the attack.