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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