Far-Right Party Member Stabbed in Mannheim Amid Rising Tensions

A member of the far-right party AfD was stabbed in Mannheim after confronting an individual tearing down an election poster. This incident follows another knife attack that killed a police officer and injured five others. The AfD member sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A member of the German far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) was stabbed and wounded late Tuesday in the southwestern city of Mannheim, according to the German news agency dpa. This incident came just days after a knife attack in the same city resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to five others.

According to reports, the attack occurred near the same market square where Friday's incident took place. The AfD candidate was reportedly trying to prevent someone from tearing down an election poster when he was attacked. Despite sustaining non-life-threatening cuts, he remains hospitalized.

Mannheim police have confirmed the incident and plan to release further details. The series of violent attacks has heightened concerns as local elections approach.