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Poland says police got information about possible attack on PM and defence minister

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Posted on October 11, 2026

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· Last updated: October 11, 2026

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Polish Police on Alert Over Reported Attack Threats to PM and Defence Minister

Security Concerns and Official Response

WARSAW, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Polish police received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said on X on Sunday.

Background: Recent Incidents Heighten Tensions

The announcement came as authorities in Poland have been on high alert following a wave of violence in schools that resulted in the death of a school caretaker on Thursday.

Government Actions and Statements

"Following information received by the Polish Police regarding a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Interior Minister, Marcin Kierwiński, and the Minister-Coordinator of Special Services, Tomasz Siemoniak, have ordered action to be taken in this matter," spokesperson Karolina Galecka wrote.

Planned Security Meeting

"A meeting will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at the Internal Security Agency’s (ABW) Counter-Terrorism Centre."

(Reporting by Alan CharlishEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • Authorities responded swiftly to intelligence about a potential attack on Poland’s top leaders, convening a counter‑terrorism meeting at 11:00 a.m. hosted by ABW
  • The heightened alert comes amid a disturbing wave of school violence—two stabbing incidents in two days, including one in which a school caretaker was killed—leading to arrests and nationwide school checks
  • This series of events underscores growing concerns over domestic security threats and the influence of online radicalisation in Poland

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Polish police on high alert?
Polish police are on high alert due to information received about a possible attack targeting Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Who received threats of a possible attack in Poland?
Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz reportedly received threats of a possible attack.
What prompted the security measures ordered by the Polish Interior Ministry?
The measures followed information about a possible attack and came after recent violence in Polish schools, including the death of a school caretaker.
Who ordered the response to the reported attack threat on Polish leaders?
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński and Minister-Coordinator of Special Services Tomasz Siemoniak ordered actions in response to the threat.
What actions are being taken by Polish authorities following the threat?
A meeting was scheduled at the Internal Security Agency’s Counter-Terrorism Centre to address the situation.

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