Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.
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"This attack has shaken us all and demands a firm response from the state."
— Karol Nawrocki , Politician
"We are shocked by this evil and the perpetrator must bear full responsibility according to the law."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"The perpetrator will be punished with the full severity of Polish law."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
Key People
Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served as President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Poland.
Karol Nawrocki is the President of Poland.
Marcin Kierwiński is Poland's interior minister mentioned regarding entry ban.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.
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