In Pruszków, Poland, a violent incident occurred over the weekend when four individuals were arrested for attacking two Ukrainian women. The victims suffered injuries severe enough to require hospitalization after being assaulted with a wooden stick and pepper spray. The attackers, which included a 45-year-old woman and three men aged between 23 and 50, reportedly were part of a group that was vandalizing properties in the area before the assault took place.

According to local reports, the attackers were moving down the street, vandalizing buildings, when one of the Ukrainian women confronted them. In response, she was assaulted with pepper spray and hit with a stick. Another woman who attempted to assist her was also subjected to the same brutality. The police have initiated an investigation into the incidents, securing evidence and trying to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the attack. As of now, the attackers have not yet been formally questioned by the authorities.

This incident highlights growing concerns regarding safety for Ukrainian nationals in Poland, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The local law enforcement's response will be critical in addressing potential hate crimes within the community. The incident also raises questions about policing and community safety in regions experiencing significant demographic changes due to migration.