Danish PM Mette Frederiksen Shaken After Attack in Copenhagen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suffered a whiplash injury during an attack in Copenhagen on Friday. The incident, which took place in a public square, prompted the cancellation of her Saturday schedule. A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault and will face questioning before the Copenhagen district court. Several world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, have condemned the attack. Witnesses described the attacker as a tall, slim man who was quickly apprehended by bystanders.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen Assaulted in Copenhagen Square

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was allegedly attacked in Copenhagen Square on Friday evening, leaving her shocked but uninjured. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of world leaders following a recent assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Witnesses described the attacker as a tall, slim man who shoved Frederiksen on the shoulder, causing her to stumble. The attacker was detained at the scene and is currently under arrest. European Union officials have condemned the assault, with EU chief Charles Michel calling it a “cowardly act of aggression”.

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