Polish man charged for assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

In a shocking incident in downtown Copenhagen last month, a 39-year-old Polish man was charged with assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The man allegedly walked up to Frederiksen on June 7 and punched her on her right upper arm, causing minor whiplash. Despite the attack, the prime minister was fortunately unharmed. The suspect, whose name has not been disclosed, is being represented by lawyer Henrik Karl Nielsen, who stated that the man does not remember the incident and will not plead guilty. Following the assault, Frederiksen was promptly taken to a hospital for a check-up, leading her to cancel her upcoming work engagements, including events related to the European Parliament elections. The man has been charged with assault against a civil servant or a person carrying out a public duty, with potential penalties of fines or up to eight years in jail if found guilty. A trial date has been scheduled for August 6 and 7 in Copenhagen. Reports from Danish media suggest that the assailant may have been under the influence of drugs and intoxicated during the late afternoon attack. The assault on Prime Minister Frederiksen has raised concerns about the safety of public officials and highlighted the need for increased security measures. The incident has sparked discussions about the potential motivations behind the attack and the importance of ensuring the well-being of political leaders. As the case progresses towards trial, authorities are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the assault and the mental state of the accused individual. The upcoming court proceedings will be closely monitored by the public and media as the legal process unfolds.