65-Year-Old Man Detained After Attacking Staff at Gorzow Wielkopolski Hospital

Police in Gorzow Wielkopolski arrested a 65-year-old man on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following a violent incident at the local provincial hospital. The confrontation occurred shortly after 1:00 PM at the Multidisciplinary Provincial Hospital located on Dekerta Street. The man had arrived at the facility for a scheduled magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Medical personnel refused to perform the procedure after discovering the patient had a metal implant of unknown composition. This refusal was based on standard safety protocols designed to prevent injury during the imaging process. Gorzow Wielkopolski is a city in western Poland and serves as one of the two capitals of the Lubusz Voivodeship. The Multidisciplinary Provincial Hospital is a key medical center for the region, providing specialized diagnostic services to the local population. MRI safety standards are strictly enforced globally because the powerful magnets used in the machines can cause metallic objects to move or heat up, posing a significant risk to patients with unidentified implants.

The 65-year-old man reacted with immediate verbal and physical aggression when informed that his medical examination could not proceed. According to reports from the facility, the individual used vulgar language toward the hospital staff and created a significant disturbance in the diagnostic department. The situation escalated when the man physically assaulted a female electroradiology technician by pushing her. Despite the physical nature of the attack, hospital representatives confirmed that no staff members required medical treatment for injuries following the incident. The suspect fled the hospital building before police officers could arrive at the scene of the disturbance.

Law enforcement officials successfully located and detained the man later that same day. The victimized hospital employee has since filed an official notification of the incident at the local police headquarters. Gorzow police are currently conducting procedural activities, which include interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence to determine the specific legal charges the man will face. The investigation aims to establish the full sequence of events and the exact nature of the threats made during the outburst. „Przyszedł na rezonans, wywołał awanturę. Agresywny pacjent zaatakował pracownicę szpitala” (He came for a resonance, caused a row. An aggressive patient attacked a hospital employee.) — Magdalena Marszałek via Gazeta Lubuska

The case remains under active investigation as authorities finalize the evidence required for prosecution. Police have emphasized that the final shape of the charges will depend on the testimonies gathered from the medical staff present during the Thursday afternoon incident. This event has drawn attention to the safety of healthcare workers who face aggressive behavior while enforcing medical safety regulations. No further details regarding the man's identity or specific legal status have been released by the Lubusz Police at this time. 65 (years) — age of the man arrested after the hospital attack