Shocking Attack on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was reportedly assaulted in central Copenhagen. A 39-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident. Eyewitnesses said Frederiksen was shoved but remained unhurt. The attack occurred amidst the ongoing EU parliamentary elections, although it was not linked to campaign events.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faced a shocking assault in central Copenhagen, local media reported. Authorities have confirmed the incident, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man. A custody hearing is set for Saturday.

Eyewitnesses, Anna Ravn and Marie Adrian, described how the assailant pushed Frederiksen hard on the shoulder. Despite the shove, the Prime Minister did not fall and had no visible injuries, according to another witness, Kasper Jorgensen.

Following the attack, Frederiksen was seen walking away quickly from the scene. Politicians across Scandinavia and Europe have condemned the act, labeling it a threat to democracy. EU parliamentary elections are currently ongoing, but media reports confirmed the attack was not linked to campaign events.

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