Poland Court to Rule on Suspected PM Attack Plot
· Security · Poland · France
A Polish court will decide Wednesday whether to keep in custody a man suspected of planning an attack on the prime minister and defence minister after improvised explosive materials were found in his apartment, prosecutors said. Polish retailers have begun removing Halloween-themed products such as fake knives from shelves following three recent stabbing attacks at schools. Separately, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor took over an investigation into a school shooting after an initial probe found the 14-year-old suspect appeared to belong to a group called the True Crime Community.
Why it matters:The cases highlight rising concerns over political violence and school security across Europe.
Key points
- A Polish court will rule on custody for a suspected plot against the PM and defence minister.
- Polish retailers removed fake knives from Halloween displays after school stabbings.
- France's anti-terror prosecutor took over a school shooting investigation.
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