Danish premier assaulted in Copenhagen: Minister

By Nur Asena Erturk

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked in Copenhagen on Friday, according to the environment minister.

Frederiksen was assaulted by a man in Kultorvet, a public square in Denmark’s capital, Magnus Heunicke said on X.

He described the assault as “ugly and unacceptable.”

Copenhagen police’s post on X confirmed the announcement.

An incident involving Frederiksen occurred in Kultorvet, the police said, without sharing further details.

The attacker was arrested and an investigation is underway, the police added.