A brutal incident took place on August 26, 2026, in Jelenia Góra. According to the preliminary findings of the investigation conducted by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Jelenia Góra, during a previously arranged meeting, a 38-year-old resident of the city allegedly threatened a 20-year-old man and his partner with murder and then forced them into his car.

The man drove the couple to an abandoned warehouse hall and deprived both of them of their freedom.
During the incident, the 38-year-old punched the woman in the face. His aim was to force her partner to hand over PLN 3,000 and 5 grams of methamphetamine. The money and drugs were to be the condition for releasing the woman.

The attacker also assaulted the 20-year-old man. He struck him several times in the head and face with his fist. After some time, he allowed the man to leave the scene so that he could obtain the demanded money and drugs.

During that time, the woman was released by other people, who notified the Police.

Criminal investigators from Jelenia Góra immediately began searching for the suspect. Step by step, officers verified the information they had gathered, determined locations where the 38-year-old might be staying, and checked people with whom he might have had contact.

The police determined that the man was hiding in an acquaintance’s apartment. He was arrested several hours after the incident.

Further police activities led to the collection of evidence that formed the basis for charging the 38-year-old at the District Prosecutor’s Office in Jelenia Góra.
The woman suffered a broken nose, while her partner sustained general bruising to his face and head.

Both received medical assistance. An expert’s opinion found that the injuries impaired the functioning of the body’s organs for less than seven days.

The suspect did not admit to committing the alleged acts. He also refused to provide explanations.

At the request of the District Prosecutor in Jelenia Góra, the court ordered the 38-year-old to be held in pre-trial detention for three months. The man had previously been convicted by the courts multiple times. He allegedly committed the acts attributed to him while a recidivist.

For the offenses of which he is suspected, he faces a sentence of between one year and six months and 15 years in prison.

The proceedings in this case are being conducted by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Jelenia Góra.