The incident occurred on July 30 at around 3:30 PM on the stairs on Żelazna Street. According to the police, the perpetrator approached the woman from behind and struck her twice on the back of the head with a wooden cane, after which he fled in an unknown direction.
Policjanci i eksperci kryminalistyki przybyli na miejsce. Organy ścigania przeprowadziły rekonesans w okolicy, zarejestrowały ślady i zebrały dowody, które mogą pomóc w identyfikacji napastnika.
The victim was taken to the City Hospital in Gdynia. After examination and medical assistance, the woman was released home. According to the police, her life is not in danger
In a video published online, a bloodied woman can be seen immediately after the attack. She stated that she did not see the assailant, as he attacked her from behind.
— Obiekt był bardzo twardy, bardzo twardy, — powiedział ofiara policji.
Policja obecnie analizuje nagrania z kamer monitoringu oraz inne zebrane materiały. Na ten moment śledztwo nie dysponuje danymi wskazującymi na motyw narodowy lub etniczny przestępstwa. Głównym zadaniem organów ścigania jest zidentyfikowanie i ujęcie napastnika.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of a rise in hate crimes in Poland. According to Deputy Minister of the Interior Czesław Mroczek, in 2025, the country recorded nearly 1,200 such crimes — more than 30% higher than the previous year. However, the police emphasize that there are currently no grounds to link the attack in Gdynia with the nationality of the victim.
