# Danish Prime Minister assaulted in Copenhagen; suspect arrested

> Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday but appeared unharmed, a witness told Reuters. The incident occurred at Kultorvet square, and the assailant was arrested. Fr…

Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: World · Source: Al Arabiya English

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday but appeared unharmed, a witness told Reuters. The incident occurred at Kultorvet square, and the assailant was arrested. Frederiksen's office confirmed she was shocked but provided no further details. Copenhagen Police and Denmark's national security confirmed the attack but withheld more information. Witness Soren Kjergaard noted she seemed stressed after the incident. Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke expressed concern over the attack on social media.

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