Authorities hold a memorial for fallen officer in Mannheim.

Assault with a blade. - Authorities hold a memorial for fallen officer in Mannheim.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, police officers convened at various spots statewide on a Friday morning to pay tribute to the fallen officer, Rouven Laur, who was tragically killed in Mannheim a week earlier. This took place at police stations, offices, or even public areas. Timing was because it was exactly at 11:34 am, which marked the hour of the crime that occurred the previous Friday, as per the interior ministry spokesperson in Mainz. A contingent from the headquarters of the Rhineland-Palatinate Police in Ludwigshafen also took part in the homage in nearby Mannheim, as a representative from the headquarters disclosed. The GdP Rhineland-Palatinate branch had issued a call for a moment of silence to remember this police officer.

Exactly a week prior, a 25-year-old Afghan had violently injured five members from the anti-Islam movement Pax Europa and a 29-year-old officer at Mannheim's market square. Regrettably, Laur succumbed to his wounds two days later, on Sunday. Steinmeier, the Federal President, dedicated a wreath at the crime scene on Friday.

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1. Despite the ongoing memorial services, demonstrations against extremism continued to take place in various cities across Rhineland-Palatinate, including Ludwigshafen and Mannheim.
2. The police in Ludwigshafen had increased their presence during the demonstrations, due to concerns about potential acts of violence or knife attacks, following the tragic event.
3. Rouven Laur's name became a rallying cry for many at these demonstrations, with protesters demanding an end to such acts of crime and violence towards law enforcement officers.
4. The Federal President's visit to Mannheim also coincided with a scheduled rally organized by the Pegida movement, leading to a heated standoff between protesters and counter-protesters, as reported by local news outlets.
5. In response to the incidents, local authorities announced stricter laws and penalties for organized demonstrations involving extremist groups, in an attempt to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

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