On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:45 PM, an 89-year-old woman in a wheelchair was attacked by Miroslaw Kochaniec, 46, in Bournemouth. He struck her with a wooden bat, causing her to fall and injure herself, including a brain bleed. The public quickly intervened, detaining Kochaniec until police arrived, leading to his arrest and charges of grievous bodily harm. The victim was hospitalized for multiple injuries. On May 5, 2026, Kochaniec was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Detectives commended the bystanders for their bravery in aiding the victim and apprehending the assailant.
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