Polish police probe reported plan against Tusk and defence chief
Authorities in Poland are looking into information about a possible attack on the prime minister and his defence minister. The defence minister said the matter is being treated very seriously.
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What happened
Poland's police received information about a possible plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Authorities are investigating the alleged plot. Kosiniak-Kamysz said at a press briefing on Oct. 11 that the matter is being taken very seriously.
Why it matters
The reports describe the alleged plot as directed at the country's top leaders, and the government is treating the information as a serious threat.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 8:37 AM ET: Poland's police said they had received information about a possible plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
- Oct 11: Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz told a press briefing the matter is being taken very seriously.
- Oct 12, 12:34 PM ET: Poland opened an investigation into the alleged plot to kill the prime minister and his deputy.
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