07 Jun 2024 | 09:40 PM UTC
Denmark: Authorities arrest suspect in connection with assault on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen June 7
Authorities arrest man responsible for assault on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 7; no apparent major injury.
Residual heightened security measures are possible in parts of Copenhagen over the coming hours after a man assaulted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Kultorvet in the capital June 7. Authorities arrested the attacker following the assault. Frederiksen reportedly walked away from the incident and did not appear to have sustained any significant injury. The prime minister's office asserted that Frederiksen was "shocked" by the attack. Police have opened an investigation into the assault and did not immediately provide further comment.
Localized transport disruptions may affect any areas that are subject to heightened security measures.
Consider avoiding any areas that are subject to heightened security measures and transport disruptions. Allow extra time to travel in Copenhagen. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
The assault comes before citizens of Denmark are slated to vote in the European Parliament elections on June 9.
