Copenhagen City Court is currently the focus of a notable case against a 39-year-old Polish citizen, who is accused of assaulting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The prosecutor is seeking the maximum penalty: an unconditional prison sentence of four months, along with deportation.

The incident occurred on June 7 in Kultorvet, a public square in Copenhagen, where, according to the charges, the Prime Minister was struck on the shoulder. Special Prosecutor Anders Larsson describes the event as “unmotivated and unprovoked street violence.” He emphasizes that, although Frederiksen was en route to a private coffee meeting, the situation escalated when she was hit. “She was attacked because she is the Prime Minister,” argues Larsson.

However, the case does not solely pertain to the assault. The 39-year-old Polish man is also charged with multiple instances of public indecency. He is alleged to have exposed himself to younger women and to have groped a woman at Nørreport Station, a major transportation hub in Copenhagen. Larsson notes that these actions reflect a significant lack of respect for others.

The accused moved to Denmark in 2019 and has had several altercations with the law, primarily related to shoplifting items such as beer cases and shampoo. Despite his lack of understanding of the Danish language and politics, the prosecutor considers the incident involving Frederiksen as a direct result of his recognition of her as the Prime Minister. “The blow was struck because he recognized her,” explains Larsson.

The court is now awaiting a verdict, which will provide a clear indication of the justice system’s stance on violence against public figures in Denmark.