Investigation into alleged attack on AfD leader Chrupalla closed
Chrupalla had broken off the campaign event for the Bavarian state elections at the beginning of October due to nausea, dizziness and headaches and was admitted to hospital. The authorities launched an investigation into a possible criminal offense and, according to the public prosecutor's office, reviewed images and video footage of the event and interviewed witnesses.
A medical examination after the incident revealed a puncture about five millimetres deep, the public prosecutor's office announced. This was "most likely" caused by a pin needle. The fibrous particles found in the puncture channel were not to be expected from a puncture with a hypodermic needle.
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- Despite the closure of the investigation into the alleged attack on AfD-chief Tino Chrupalla, the public sentiment towards the incident remains unsettled in Ingolstadt.
- During the state election campaign event in October, Chrupalla experienced symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and headaches, which led him to abandon the event and seek medical attention.
- The public prosecutor's office in Ingolstadt conducted extensive investigations, reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses, to determine if a criminal offense had occurred during the election campaign event.
- The alleged attack on Chrupalla, which was initially suspected to be a stabbing, was later revealed to be a puncture approximately five millimeters deep, most likely caused by a pin needle.
- AfD leader Chrupalla displayed remarkable determination throughout the ordeal, setting an example for supporters and critics alike by continuing his election campaign efforts despite the incident.
- The public prosecutor's office in Ingolstadt admitted that the fibrous particles found in the puncture channel were not consistent with a puncture from a hypodermic needle, leading to the closure of the investigation with no further action.
- The closure of the investigation has led to mixed reactions within the political sphere, with some supporting the authorities' findings, while others remain skeptical and have called for a more in-depth review of the case.
Source: www.stern.de
