A Ukrainian couple\u2014a 20-year-old woman and her 21-year-old boyfriend\u2014were assaulted in the Polish city of Wroc\u0142aw. According to the victim’s mother, the attack was triggered by her daughter’s Ukrainian accent.<\/p>\n
On July 27, Wroc\u0142aw Mayor Jacek Sutryk expressed his \u201cconcern and outrage\u201d over the \u201cbrutal attacks\u201d in the city, a day after the young Ukrainian couple was beaten. Sutryk’s statement was published on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am publishing my appeal to you, the residents of our city, in connection with the recent shocking events. I learned with deep concern and outrage about the brutal attacks in Wroc\u0142aw, which, according to the available information, were motivated by national hatred,\u201d the mayor wrote. According to him, the crime is \u201cno longer just an isolated incident, but an alarming signal to which the residents of Wroc\u0142aw must respond firmly and decisively.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sutryk expressed hope that \u201cthose responsible will be promptly apprehended and held accountable for their actions,\u201d and also called on residents to show \u201csolidarity and responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI also appeal to politicians and public figures who\u2014whether deliberately or irresponsibly\u2014promote narratives based on fear, prejudice, and division. Words matter. Public rhetoric that labels people as \u2018outsiders\u2019 or \u2018second-class citizens\u2019 can lead to real violence,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Sutryk’s post did not explicitly mention the attack that prompted his statement. However, the mayor’s appeal was published the day after local media reported the beating of the 20-year-old woman and her 21-year-old boyfriend from Ukraine.<\/p>\n
One eyewitness recorded the assault from the balcony of a nearby building. There were three attackers, and according to Radio Wroc\u0142aw, one of them may be connected to a local martial arts club. After the assault, the attackers fled the scene, while the victims were taken to hospital.<\/p>\n
The young woman suffered a torn ear and a deep cut on her neck. Her boyfriend sustained severe bruises. Investigators believe brass knuckles and a small knife may have been used during the attack. Local police are searching for the suspects.<\/p>\n
The exact cause of the conflict that led to the assault remains unclear. One version suggests that the attackers attempted to cut in line at a store, prompting the woman to confront them. According to the victim’s mother, her daughter’s Ukrainian accent provoked the attackers’ aggression.<\/p>\n
After the video of the assault spread online, the Ukrainian Consulate in Wroc\u0142aw called on Polish law enforcement authorities to respond swiftly.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are forced to state that recently acts of violence and aggression against Ukrainian citizens have become more frequent in Poland. <\u2026> Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has already instructed the Consulate General to urgently take the necessary response measures,\u201d the consulate said in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n
Following Mayor Sutryk’s statement, the Ukrainian Consulate expressed its \u201csincere gratitude\u201d to him for his \u201cprompt, clear, and principled response\u201d to the recent acts of violence against Ukrainian citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Consulate General of Ukraine in Wroc\u0142aw continues to cooperate with the competent Polish authorities and highly appreciates the support of the city administration in protecting the rights and safety of Ukrainian citizens,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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