Attack at Jarosław convent: suspect Ihor M. to remain in custody

Court upholds detention

• A court in Przemyśl upheld a three-month arrest for Ihor M., the suspect in a fatal stabbing at a Benedictine convent in Jarosław.
• Experts diagnosed him with acute psychotic disorders, so he is held in a psychiatric facility.
• He admitted guilt but refuses to answer questions, and the motive remains unknown.

The Regional Court in Przemyśl rejected a complaint filed by the defence of Ihor M. and upheld the earlier ruling of the District Court in Jarosław ordering his arrest for three months (Atak w klasztorze w Jarosławiu. Jest decyzja sądu w sprawie podejrzanego – Onet) (Atak nożownika w klasztorze w Jarosławiu: Ihor H. pozostanie w areszcie – RMF24). The decision is final, meaning the 35-year-old suspect remains in custody.

Psychiatric care

Psychiatric experts diagnosed Ihor M. with acute, polymorphic psychotic disorders. Because of his condition, the arrest is being carried out in a specialist facility under constant medical observation. Prosecutors say he could only be questioned after a third expert opinion allowed him to take part in procedural actions.

Suspect's plea

Ihor M. admitted guilt but declined to give explanations or answer questions, according to the prosecution.

Investigation continues

Investigators are still examining the circumstances of the attack, which took place on 24 September at the Benedictine convent on Benedyktyńska Street. Prosecutors have asked Ukrainian authorities for his medical records and information on any past psychiatric treatment there, and have requested that his mother be questioned and his criminal record in Ukraine be checked. He had no prior convictions in Poland. The motive for the attack remains unknown.