Details surrounding the attack on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday, June 7, remain scarce.
Initial reports from her party indicated that Frederiksen was assaulted by an unidentified man while walking through Kultorvet in Copenhagen, near her residence.
Eyewitness Accounts Emerge
Several media outlets have spoken with witnesses. Two women told Danish B.T. that they saw the man violently shove Frederiksen as he passed by her.
Their accounts add to the understanding of the attack, painting a clearer picture of the event's severity.
Injuries Confirmed
According to Dagens.dk, on Saturday afternoon, the Prime Minister's Office informed Ritzau that the blow Frederiksen received at Kultorvet had caused a mild whiplash injury.
The incident has not only captured national attention but has also made headlines internationally.
At the same time, party members and heads of state in several countries have reacted to the assault.
According to our information, a 39-year-old man has been arrested and will be brought before a judge today in Denmark. The motive behind the assault is still unknown.
