A tense incident unfolded at the office of Senator Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, a candidate aligned with the Senate Pact. An individual entered with openly hostile intent, directing insults at the senator before shifting attention to the office director with aggressive language. The confrontation escalated when the assailant drew a knife and made threatening gestures, prompting staff to retreat to a safer area. The staff member immediately contacted police, and the suspect fled as law enforcement readiness became clear. The senator pledged a thorough police investigation to ensure accountability for the aggressor in this workplace safety crisis.
Information about the incident was provided by the director of Kwiatkowski’s office, who described the confrontation as occurring on a Friday morning. The person arrived intent on hostility and showed little regard for civility. Verbal attacks targeted both the senator and the staff, followed by the display of a knife and threatening motions. The staff member sought safety and called for police assistance, while the attacker exited the building as officers were alerted. The commitment to cooperating with law enforcement was stressed, with a firm message that such behavior cannot be tolerated in any workplace.
– according to the senator’s office representative.
According to Martyna Stasiak, who leads the office team on Więćkowski Street in Łódź, the man appeared shortly after opening and seemed to be about forty years old. He carried out a sequence of aggressive actions starting with insults aimed at the senator, followed by hostile remarks toward the staff. The staff member recalls that the man then produced a knife and waved it, creating a moment of fear and forcing a rapid response. She sought safety by contacting police, and the assailant fled the scene as officers were alerted.
Insults and threats
The staff member described the initial remarks as branding the leadership as traitors to the nation, coupled with coarse language that remained difficult to recall due to the shock of the moment. The intimidation continued with further profanity directed at the staff before the weapon appeared and threatening gestures were made. The immediate reaction was to move to safety and call for protection. The assailant abandoned the site, leaving the office in a heightened state of alert.
Stasiak added that the office security system activated quickly after the disturbance. At approximately 8:29 a.m., security staff reported an alarm, and the entrance door appeared to have been manipulated, suggesting an attempted forced entry or a hurried exit. The building is equipped with security measures, and nearby institutions may assist in monitoring and responding to such events to safeguard public safety.
There is no on-site supervisor monitoring the premises continuously, but the senator expressed hope that nearby cultural venues would help observe and report any suspicious activity. The priority remains the safety of staff and visitors while ensuring that proper legal channels are followed to address the incident.
Authorities will be urged to use every available resource to locate and apprehend the perpetrator, ensuring a full examination of motive and method used in this assault and pursuing accountability to the fullest extent under the law.
The incident fits into a broader pattern of threats reported against political figures and offices across regions. It underscores the ongoing need for robust security measures and swift, coordinated responses by law enforcement to protect public representatives, staff members, and the institutions they serve.
Additional coverage notes that such episodes have drawn attention to the risks faced by political staff and the importance of rapid post-incident procedures. Officials emphasize that protecting democratic processes involves maintaining safe workplaces and treating threats with the seriousness they deserve. Marked citations indicate a concerted effort to study and improve safety protocols across political offices in North America and beyond.