False bomb alarm at Kozienice ER: Patient arrested

5 October 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

A man who attacked staff and phoned a false bomb alarm at Kozienice Hospital ER faces up to 8 years. Hear what expats should know.

A violent episode at the Hospital Emergency Department in Kozienice ended with a man in custody after he phoned a false bomb alarm. The patient had arrived with injuries from an electric scooter fall and then turned on staff and police.

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What happened at the Kozienice SOR

Staff say Aleksander M. arrived at the SOR with wounds from a fall off an electric scooter. He grew impatient while waiting for treatment. Then, according to investigators, he assaulted a nurse. He grabbed her clothing, struck her with his fists and threatened her. He later called 112 and reported a bomb in the building. The emergency call proved false.

Police and prosecutors respond

Police moved quickly to secure the area and to detain the suspect. Officers reported that he then resisted and assaulted them. They say he insulted officers and used physical force to try to stop their duties. The case went to the Prokuratura Rejonowa w Kozienicach. During questioning, the man claimed memory gaps and expressed remorse.

false bomb alarm: charges and legal steps

On prosecutors’ motion, the Sąd Rejonowy w Kozienicach ordered three months of temporary arrest. The accused faces charges for attacking medical staff, assaulting police and causing a false alarm. Polish law allows penalties of up to eight years’ imprisonment for such combined offenses, according to the public report.

Why this matters for expats

Emergency departments in smaller towns like Kozienice operate under public health rules. Medical staff provide urgent care even when the National Health Fund (NFZ) covers treatment. Still, patience matters. Aggressive behaviour puts you at risk of criminal charges and civil claims. Calling 112 with false information also triggers wide police and rescue responses. That can lead to prosecution and detention.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland, 112 is the single European emergency number used for police, ambulance and fire services. A false alarm can lead to criminal charges and temporary arrest. If you need medical help, explain symptoms and ask staff about expected waiting times. Know that public healthcare often involves triage in the SOR (Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy). Carry your ID and, if you have one, your PESEL or residency documents; these help staff and police identify you. For non-urgent matters, use outpatient clinics covered by the NFZ or private care to avoid long ER waits.

Local authorities emphasized the need to protect healthcare workers. Attacks on medical personnel carry both criminal and administrative consequences. The rapid police and prosecutorial response signals strict enforcement in cases involving threats to public safety.

For residents and visitors, the episode is a reminder that impatience at an emergency unit can escalate into serious legal trouble. Seek calm, ask for updates and use available non-emergency services when appropriate.

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