The incident occurred on Friday, March 7, at around 8:40 p.m. on Paderewskiego Street in Chojnów. According to findings by officers from the Chojnów Police Station, a 59-year-old man from Chojnów who was out walking his dog was attacked by men unknown to him. The attackers severely beat the Chojnów resident, who was taken to hospital with numerous injuries.
The attackers were detained shortly after the incident. They are a 26-year-old and a 21-year-old, both from Chojnów. Both are well known to the officers because they have been convicted of crimes against life, health and property. The suspects were taken into police custody.
The repeat offenders now face up to three years in prison.