Quiet tribute dedicated to slain Mannheim policeman.

Moment of quiet reflection - Quiet tribute dedicated to slain Mannheim policeman.

Workers from the Görlitz Police Department gathered in their courtyard or at their stations and districts in Görlitz and Bautzen to remember and show sympathy. They expressed their sorrow, as a spokesperson confirmed when asked. "The police are in mourning and unable to speak."

The police in the Free State then called for a moment of silence across the country, following the lead of the Baden-Württemberg Police. This was in honor of a 25-year-old Afghan who had harmed five members of the Islam-critical movement Pax Europa and police officers with a knife on Mannheim market square the previous Friday. The unfortunate man suffered fatal injuries over the weekend.

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1. The authorities in Saxony, including the police in cities like Görlitz and Bautzen, joined the nationwide moment of silence for the fallen Mannheim policeman who was a victim of a knife attack by an extremist.
2. Armin Schuster, the CDU's secretary general in Dresden, also paid tribute to the slain officer and spoke out against the increasing incidents of extremism in the country.
3. In response to the events, a group of officers in Baden-Württemberg's Mannheim decided to hold a minute of silence in solidarity with their fallen colleague and as a show of unity against the growing threat of extremism.
4. Among the many cities across Germany that participated in the moment of silence, Bautzen's police department held a gathering in their courtyard, symbolizing their shared grief and support for Mannheim and the fallen officer.
5. In an effort to combat extremism, many political leaders and policymakers in Germany have called for stricter laws and increased funding for community programs to promote understanding and tolerance.
6. The politicians and policemen attending the memorial services in various parts of the country agree that a moment of silence not only pays tribute to the fallen officer but also serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address and prevent such acts of violence.

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