Celebrations - Karlsruhe sees assault on two AfD city administrators.
Based on the AfD, there was a violent altercation in which councilors from Karlsruhe city were assaulted with a blunt object. The local law enforcement authority found a stick at the scene, but couldn't confirm or refute whether a baseball bat was used.
Police initially remained tight-lipped about the incident, stating it was too early to comment. However, the AfD blamed "radical left" protesters for the attack, saying approximately ten individuals were involved.
In a statement published in the evening, the Karlsruhe city council AfD remarked on the brave actions of security personnel present at the scene, as they successfully intervened in the situation, preventing things from escalating further.
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- The assault on the AfD city administrators in Karlsruhe has sparked a heated discussion in Baden-Württemberg, with many calling for stricter measures against crime in city centers.
- The German Press Agency reported that the police in Karlsruhe are investigating the incident involving the AfD officials and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
- Despite the tension in Karlsruhe, the city's celebrations continued, with locals and tourists flocking to the city center for festivities, oblivious to the violent incident that had taken place.
- The far-right AfD party has called for stronger law enforcement in Baden-Württemberg, following the assault on their city administrators in Karlsruhe, and have called on the German government to take action.