A man has been arrested in connection with an assault on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, which took place on Friday evening at Kultorvet in Copenhagen. According to the police, the incident has been confirmed, and the man in question is now in police custody. Minister of Environment Magnus Heunicke has commented on the incident and describes it as shocking for everyone around Mette Frederiksen. “I must say that it shakes all of us who are close to her. Such a thing should not happen in our beautiful, safe, and free country,” Heunicke writes on the social media platform X. He also emphasizes the importance of protecting each other and the values ​​that Denmark is built on. Heunicke calls for unity and to strongly condemn violent actions, regardless of political disagreements and ongoing election campaigns. “Let us clearly and sharply distance ourselves and instead come together and look after each other. Regardless of political disagreements, election campaigns, etc. This is ugly and unacceptable,” he writes, adding, “Let us show that Denmark is much better.” Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is reportedly shocked by the assault, according to the Minister of Environment. The incident has triggered concern and condemnation from various sides, and there are calls for calm and unity among the population.

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