71-year-old with canister released by police after trying to enter ministries building in Warsaw

Man released after hospital checks

• A 71-year-old man who tried to enter a Warsaw government building with a flammable substance was released after hospital checks.
• Police found no current grounds for formal detention, as the man was not aggressive.
• The case will be reviewed by prosecutors, who will decide whether charges apply or only misdemeanour proceedings follow.

A 71-year-old man was brought to hospital for tests with police officers accompanying him (71-latek z kanistrem zwolniony przez policję. Chciał wejść do budynku ministerstw – RMF24). Doctors found no medical reasons to keep him there, and he was released.

No formal charges for now

Police assessed that there were currently no grounds to formally detain him. He was not aggressive during the incident. Officers said it remains unclear why he tried to enter the building carrying a highly flammable substance.

Communication difficulties

The man has trouble speaking, so officers tried to communicate with him by writing questions on paper. He did not explain his intentions.

Next steps for prosecutors

The case materials are expected to go to the prosecutor's office, which will decide whether to bring charges. If no charges are filed, the man could still face proceedings for misdemeanours: disturbing public order and careless handling of flammable materials.