Assault Occurs in Copenhagen - Danish Prime Minister expresses being shaken but confirms he is healthy.
Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen expressed gratitude for messages of support on Instagram following an attack she experienced in Copenhagen. She described the outpouring of empathy as "beautiful," accompanied by a heart icon.
Frederiksen feels saddened and shaken by the incident, but is otherwise alright. She requires rest - physically and mentally - and time with her family.
The 46-year-old politician was assaulted by a man on Friday. The 39-year-old suspect is believed to have struck her with a fist on the upper arm. The man, currently in custody, has denied his involvement in court.
The Danish outlet, Ritzau, disclosed that Frederiksen won't attend any public engagements on Sunday, having previously cancelled her participation in various events on Saturday. The police communicated through X that their preliminary assumption excludes the attack as being politically driven. The suspect may have been under the influence of alcohol and drugs, according to Ritzau.
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Mette Frederiksen, the Danish Prime Minister, mentioned on Instagram that she was touched by the show of compassion following the assault she endured in Copenhagen. The crime led Mette Frederiksen, part of Denmark's government, to consider taking a break for both physical and mental recuperation, away from public engagements. The 39-year-old suspect, under suspicion for the assault, has contested his involvement during court proceedings.
