Danish Prime Minister ‘hit’ by man in Copenhagen, announces her services

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked by a man in a square in Copenhagen (Denmark) on the evening of Friday June 7, her services announced. “Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was hit by a man on Friday evening on Kultorvet in Copenhagen. The man was arrested”specify the services of the head of government in a press release, adding that Mette Frederiksen was “shocked by the incident”.

“This evening, an incident occurred in Kultorvet, involving the Prime Minister. We have taken one person into custody in this matter, which is currently under investigation”Copenhagen police said on the social network “At this time, we have no further comments or remarks to make on this matter.” she added.

This aggression is “revolting”reacted the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, judging that “violence (had) no place in politics”. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, declared for his part “unworthy” and declared, in a message on the social network “strongly condemn this cowardly aggression”which occurred in the run-up to the European elections.