Man arrested for attacking Danish Prime Minister in Copenhagen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked in Copenhagen, leading to her being taken to the hospital with a whiplash injury. The attacker, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested and jailed for 12 days. World leaders condemned the assault, with European politicians expressing shock and offering support to Frederiksen. The incident highlighted the increasingly polarized political climate in Europe. Frederiksen, the leader of Denmark's center-left Socialist Democratic party, has been prime minister since 2019. The attack was deemed unacceptable, with calls for unity and condemnation from various leaders. The assailant claimed to be unaware of Frederiksen's identity as the prime minister. The incident occurred in a Copenhagen square, where Frederiksen was assaulted before the attacker was subdued by her security team. The assault on Frederiksen is part of a series of attacks on politicians in Europe, raising concerns about safety and security during election campaigns. The French and European leaders strongly condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for a swift recovery for Frederiksen. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for solidarity in Denmark and across Europe.