The latest findings of the investigation concerning the tragic incidental in Nowy indicate that as a consequence of a fight outside the bar, 41-year-old lay region resident was fatally stabbed. In the course of the investigation, police increased the number of detainees – presently there are eleven people in police chambers, including 8 Colombian citizens.
Spokeswoman of the Provincial Police Command, Ms Monika Chlebicz, informed that among foreigners there is simply a 29-year-old Colombian who has been detained at a working hotel and is suspected of having a fatal blow. Previously, 8 foreigners – employed in a local facility – were in custody and there were besides 3 residents of Nowe Municipality who were detained among eleven. The first communications spoke of 7 people arrested, but the number of detentions increased during the following activities. Officers admit that any foreigners stay legally in Poland until six of them have a regular stay, while the situation of the another 3 is inactive being clarified.
According to police findings, the riot occurred after 2:00 a.m. from Saturday to Sunday. In 1 of the premises, a conflict was first born between residents of the municipality and a group of Colombians, then force moved to the street. During the confrontation, 41-year-old was fatally stabbed. 2 another victims, aged around 32 and 34, suffered insignificant injuries and undergo treatment.
During the pursuit, escapees attempted to drive distant a hyundai; the vehicle was stopped by police after a dramatic effort to push a police car out of the way. 4 men ran out of the car, all intoxicated, and in the full group the age of detainees was 21 to 55.
On Monday, further procedural steps are planned for the interrogation of all detainees, including a translated interrogation of the main suspect. A dangerous tool was besides secured – a knife that was struck by the victim.
After the incident, fresh residents organized a symbolic march to celebrate the memory of the victim. Police emphasize that the demonstration ran calmly and without incidents. For now, the investigation focuses on explaining the function of individuals and the motives that led to the tragedy. The prosecutors and the police shall examine the evidence and interrogate witnesses, while checking the legal position of detainees and possible violations of the law.
