Poland detains man over alleged plot against Tusk and defense minister

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  Polish authorities detained a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

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  The threat was reported to police through the State Protection Service, which is responsible for ministers’ security.

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  Officials said they considered it highly likely that the threats could be carried out.

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  Authorities held an emergency meeting involving security services and police on Sunday.

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  The suspect’s identity and the nature and origin of the alleged plan were not publicly detailed.

Who

A man was detained; authorities did not publicly identify him. The alleged targets were Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

What

Police detained a man suspected of planning an attack on the two officials.

When

Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Where

The suspect was arrested in Lower Silesia, according to the BBC.

Why

Authorities acted after receiving information about a possible attack, which officials said they considered highly likely to be carried out.

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