Man who placed explosive in Warsaw probed for terrorism

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in Poland’s capital say a 31-year-old man is facing allegations of having posed a threat to the life and health of many people with the use of an artillery shell that he possessed illegally. Poland’s top National Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday the incident was treated as an act of terrorism because a threat was posed to a large number of people and involved an explosive. The man, identified as Lukasz K., could face up to eight years in prison. He allegedly placed the projectile in a busy Warsaw street on Monday as a rally was being held. Prosecutors want him to remain under arrest during the investigation. No one was reported injured, and the object did not explode.