Eight men attacked three 20-year-old Ukrainians in the Polish city of Radom following an argument that reportedly began with questions about their nationality and the Volhynia tragedy.
The incident occurred on August 2 on Malczewskiego Street in Radom, Polish outlet Onet reported, citing prosecutors.
According to investigators, a 34-year-old man from Lublin approached three young Ukrainians after attending a wedding. The man, who was reportedly intoxicated, asked where they were from and began discussing the Volhynia tragedy. The victims later described the conversation as an attempted “lecture on Volhynia.”
An argument followed. The man then called over several people nearby and told them that the three young men were Ukrainians. A physical attack followed.
More people subsequently joined in, bringing the total number of alleged attackers to eight.
The three Ukrainians suffered injuries, mainly to their heads and faces.
Police identified and detained the alleged instigator. The 34-year-old admitted his guilt and gave a statement to investigators. He faces charges including violence motivated by discrimination and participation in an assault.
He could face up to five years in prison. Police are working to identify the remaining attackers.
Source: Onet
