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Federal President observes minute's silence for fallen Mannheim police officer.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal President, will pay tribute to the police officer fatally stabbed on Mannheim's market square on Friday by participating in a commemorative service with a moment of silence. Joining him will be Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister Thomas Strobl (CDU) and both...

Crime scene on Mannheim market square
Crime scene on Mannheim market square

Federal President observes minute's silence for fallen Mannheim police officer.

Last Friday, a 25-year-old individual brutally stabbed a police officer who was part of the Islam-critical group Pax Europa. The officer later succumbed to his injuries. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is currently probing the suspect, suspecting this attack was a war against free speech.

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  1. At the commemorative event in Mannheim, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier led a minute of silence to honor the fallen police officer.
  2. During the event, CDU politician Thomas Strobl addressed the crowd, expressing his condolences and praising the officer's service in the police force.
  3. A moment of silence was also observed in the marketplace of Mannheim, as policemen from various departments paid their respects to their fallen colleague.
  4. The Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, attended the commemorative event as a representative of the German government, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting the role of law enforcement personnel.

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