CDU-candidate in Brandenburg attacked and insulted in a racist manner
Awemo had to be treated at the hospital as an outpatient on Thursday evening due to an incident. Investigations were initiated against the suspected perpetrator, a 29-year-old woman, for incitement of hatred in connection with bodily harm. The Police were informed via emergency call.
According to the current investigation status, it is assumed that she attacked Awemo due to racist motives. The suspect herself reported Awemo for bodily harm, it was further stated. The intensive investigations of the criminal police department continued.
Awemo thanked the police officers and first responders. She shared: "I went into politics to work with people and make a difference together." I will remain the Cottbus woman who engages for the people there." We will make it work together", she declared.
The CDU chairman of Brandenburg, Jan Redmann, stated: "The increasing risk for people who politically engage for our country is unacceptable." He announced to go to Cottbus to support Awemo in the campaign. "All those who fuel polarization in our society and thus contribute to a growing degeneration are co-responsible for this act", he criticized.
In the past months, politicians and politicians have been attacked nationwide. A new Landtag is to be elected in Brandenburg on September 22.
The incident involving Awemo happened in Cottbus, which is a city in Brandenburg. The CDU-state representative candidate is currently under investigation for incitement of hatred, leading to bodily harm. Ms. Awemo, despite the attacks, expressed her commitment to politics and her city, stating she will continue to work for the people. The CDU chairman of Brandenburg, Jan Redmann, condemned the attack and vowed to support Awemo during the upcoming State election in Brandenburg on September 22.
