Danish PM Mette Frederiksen Attacked in Copenhagen

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked and hit by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday. Police and the prime minister's office reported the incident through Ritzau news agency. The extent of Frederiksen's injuries remains unclear, and the attacker was subsequently arrested.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen Attacked in Copenhagen
Mette Frederiksen
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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was in shock after being attacked and hit by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday, Ritzau news agency reported, citing police and the prime minister's office.

It was unclear whether Frederiksen was injured by the attacker.

The man was arrested following the incident, Ritzau said.

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